How to Identify Fake 925 Silver Rings
Posted by Luis Urrego on 12 Sep 2010 | Tagged as: Advice, Choosing a ring, Metals, Popular Rings, Women's Jewelry
What are 925 silver rings? Basically, 925 numbers are used as a mark in any sterling silver jewelry. It means that it contains 92.5% weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, which is usually copper metal. The numbers 925 is indeed the purity mark used to distinguish the originality of sterling silver jewelry. Other authentication marks are stamps that indicate the details about its silversmith and the date it was manufactured. Other silver jewelries are not marked, therefore other factors must be considered in order to determine whether it is fake or not?
Due to the rapid increase of the demands in the market, many silver jewelry manufacturers are popping up. They claim to have authentic and original products and often take advantage of the people to sell fake versions for the same price as the authentic ones. Since silver rings have become so trendy nowadays, one should be cautious enough to determine a fake silver ring from an authentic one. Many sellers dupe customers with metals that look exactly the same as sterling silver but are actually made of other elements.
If you have a fetish for silver rings, then before buying one, you have to first consider the price and the dealer. Silver jewelries are much cheaper than other metals such as gold, however getting a silver ring that is much cheaper than the usual market value is another story. Also check the dealer to see if they are a certified jeweler and ask for some references. Aside from the quality mark ‘925”, nitric acid is also used to check its authenticity.
Silver Plated Brass, Nickel Silver, or any low quality silver alloys will turn green when a drop of this solution is applied. On the other hand, an authentic sterling silver ring will turn into a creamy color or cloudy gray when subjected to this solution. This is indeed a great way to check and you can have two options either do it yourself or ask assistance from a local jewelry shop.
Overall, always keep in mind that there is no such thing as a 100% pure silver jewelry, no matter if it is a ring or a necklace. As mentioned above, silver has to be mixed with other metals such as copper to achieve excellent strength. Make sure to buy authentic 925 silver rings and other silver jewelries to avoid embarrassment in the future.
Murano Style Glass Rosy Ring on Cobalt .925 Silver Core European Bead Charm
- Suitable for 3mm Cable European Charm Bracelets
- .925 Sterling and Murano Glass Bead Charm
- Measures 7mm x 14mm
- Unthreaded
- Design your own beaded charm jewelry!
Rosy Ring on Cobalt Glass Charm Bead with solid .925 Sterling Silver Square Core. This hand blown glass bead has dramatic ring of rose and pink shades on a cobalt blue colored background. Unthreaded to slide onto your bracelet. Each Murano bead is hand made by skilled artisans and may vary slightly from the photos.
List Price: $ 28.00
Price: $ 4.99

