Silver is a precious metal commonly used to create jewelry, cutlery, and other durable utensils. It is a delicate metal. No other metal catches the light like silver. A mixture of silver and another metal, usually copper, makes up sterling silver. In small amounts used in sterling silver, copper binds well to silver and does not alter its form. Because silver is a relatively soft metal and is only used in its pure form to create intricately designed or woven jewelry, such as silver necklaces, necklaces, and some bracelets, silver is not hard. Pure silver is not usually found in jewelry. But you must confirm the authenticity of any jewelry or silverware you purchase.
Step by step instructions on how to check Silver at home
• ID card:
When buying a genuine silver product, the first thing you should check for marks such as marks or distinguishing marks. Silver sold worldwide will be branded 925, 900 or 800. These numbers represent the degree of purity of the silver. • Tape test:
This method is perfect for testing silver coins and other flat silver objects. Place a stone on the cutlery or silver coin. The metal you have is real if the ice melts quickly. Ice will melt relatively quickly when placed on silver because it has excellent thermal conductivity.
• Check whiteness:
Bleach can also be used to determine if silver metal is real. Simply dab a little bleach on the silverware. It is silver if it tarnishes when exposed to oxidizing agents like bleach. When in contact with bleach, real silver will turn black.
• Rare earth magnet test:
Place your silverware on a wooden table or other non-magnetic surface. Now try placing your magnet near the object to see if it attracts anything. If so, it's not money.
• Acid test:
These tests can be done at home, but a single silver acid test kit is required. They are easily available online like on eBay or Amazon. Get the small black stone included in the kit. Take your silver or pound coin and gently move an inconspicuous part of it over the black stone. Draw enough lines to completely cover the space. Take some test acid and pour a small amount over the marks you made on the stone. Then, using a paper towel or paper towel, wipe the acid off the stone and the marks you made with the silver. Pay special attention to the acid stain on the tissue or napkin you just used. In a few seconds, it will change color.
o Bright Red: Fine Silver
o Darker Red: 925 Silver
o Brown: 800 Silver (80% silver)
o Blue: Nickel
