Introduction Today is Propose Day, a day for commitments and promises. But whether you are proposing a lifelong journey or simply buying a beautiful piece of silver jewelry for yourself, one thing should remain certain: Purity. Silver is a timeless metal, but the market is flooded with plated fakes. At Jelecon Jewel, we want your investment to be as real as your promises.
The “925” Secret Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals (usually copper). That’s why genuine silver is stamped with “925” or “Ster.” But don’t stop at the stamp—counterfeiters can stamp fake metal too!
5 Simple Tests to Identify Real Silver at Home:
- The Magnet Test (The Quickest Check): Pure silver and sterling silver are not magnetic. If your “silver” jewelry sticks strongly to a magnet, it has a core of iron or steel. It’s a fake.
- The Ice Cube Test: Silver is the best conductor of heat. Place an ice cube on a flat silver surface (like a coin or heavy bangle). If it’s real silver, the ice will start melting almost instantly, as if it were on something hot.
- The Sound Test: Gently tap your silver item with another piece of metal or drop it (carefully) on a hard surface. Real silver produces a clear, high-pitched, bell-like ringing sound. Fake alloys sound dull and “flat.”
- The Polish Test: Take a soft white cloth and rub a small area of the jewelry. Real silver oxidizes when exposed to air. If you see tiny black marks on the cloth, it’s a great sign—it means the metal is reacting like real silver should.
- The Odor Test: Real silver has no smell. If the jewelry has a strong metallic or “copper” scent, it likely has a high percentage of base metals and is not high-quality sterling silver.
Conclusion On this Propose Day, don’t let a fake purchase ruin a real moment. Buy from local jewelers who trust Jelecon Jewel for high-precision manufacturing. When you know what to look for, you buy with confidence.
