Chili Ron Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Howdy., I looked around on the web and most articles are about silver bullion. I have something that is claimed to be silver plated. Any simple tests for silver plate? Or should I just check with a jeweler? This is probably a one time thing so a bottle of some expensive chemical is not too good. Thanks aheadotime. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Quote Simply apply bleach to a silver product. If it tarnishes quickly, then it is real silver. Otherwise, it is fake. Bleach however may damage your item and devalue it greatly. https://treasurepursuits.com/how-to-test-silver/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I would take it to a jeweler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 Howdy, I called a jeweler and was told to look for stamps or various markings. I looked the box and papers over finding nothing. On the bottom in tiny letters Silver Plate. So that sure answers that. Sure tiny letters. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Wheeler Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Unless it is stamped "STERLING", chances are good that it is just silver plate. In order to identify if flatware and other items are sterling silver, the items must be identified with a hallmark or stamp that states “sterling” or “925”. The stamp is usually small and placed on the bottom of bowls and plates or at the end of flatware items. Items that are sterling silver mean that they are 92.5% silver. The stamp or hallmark on these items is mandatory by the United States government in order to keep silver regulated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleshoe Bill SASS #67022 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Also if stamped .925 it is sterling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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