Silver has been a staple in the jewelry industry for hundreds of years, with the shiny metal becoming an inseparable part of silverware and ornaments in households across the world. At silver jewelry doctor the number one question we get from all our customers is how exactly do you differentiate between real 925 silver jewelry from replicas, silver plated, imitation and all other forms which do rounds in the market as pure silver. If you are looking for tips on the internet on finding out real silver from fake, we at silver jewelry doctor have come up with a guide that will tell you hacks on finding out real 925 sterling:

Marking and labeling: 925 sterling silver jewelry usually comes with a certificate of authenticity and clear markings to validate its authenticity. If your seller is not insisting upon a certificate and is not offering clearly marked jewelry, it's the surest sign for you to steer clear. At silver jewelry doctor, we have decades of experience in the business of wholesale sterling silver jewelry, which we give with markings and standard certificates. We accommodate requests from our customers who require a particular lab certificate.

Magnet test: The surest method to distinguish sterling silver jewelry from silver plated jewelry is the magnet test. Silver is a non-ferrous metal that doesn't get attracted to a magnet. Bring a magnet close to the piece and see how it reacts. Silver plated jewelry usually has ferrous metals or steels underneath the plating and get instantly attracted to it.

Ice test: silver has the highest electric conductivity and thermal conductivity out of all the metals. By simply placing a piece of jewelry on the ice, you should be able to differentiate between sterling and imitation. A piece of ice when placed on pure silver should immediately start melting!

Acid test: Although we do not recommend this for safety reasons, you can test the authenticity of silver at home by putting a few drops of nitric acid on the silverware. Imitation silver has high levels of copper which turn green when it reacts with nitric acid. Our sterling 925 silver should turn creamish in color.

We have told you briefly about some simple methods through which you can test the legitimacy of a piece of silver. Silver jewelry doctor is one of the largest silver manufacturers in India, and if you have any further questions regarding silver, we urge you to give us a call or drop in an email and our team would be more than glad to help you.