The next time you buy silver chains, make sure you're getting quality
precious metals by buying from Fraser Ross. If you're wondering what makes us
so great, just wait until you see the many options you have to choose from. We
could talk your ear off all day about how awesome our silver chains are, but we
want you to know for yourself how you can spot a quality silver chain.
Pure Silver vs. 925 Sterling
Silver
“Pure” isn't really as pure as
you think it is. Pure silver contains %0.01 copper. 100% pure silver doesn't
exist in the world of jewellery, and in order to make jewellery chains, rings
and other designs, other precious metals need to be added to hold them
together. This is why sterling silver, often called 925 sterling silver,
contains only 92.5% silver (hence the name) to provide a firmer chain. Pure
silver is too soft and malleable to be used solely for jewellery making.
#1 – Real Silver Will Leave
Marks
Don't freak out if you see black
marks on your jewellery polishing cloth. This is the mark of real sterling
silver. Oxidization causes sterling silver to tarnish, and even the most cared
for silver will eventually deteriorate.
#2 – Use A Magnet
Silver is metal, and magnets
attract metal, right? Well, in the case of silver, magnets should have no
effect. If you find that there's a mysterious attraction between your silver
chains and a household magnet, you've been duped. The silver is a fake.
#3 – The Nitric Acid Test
Don't worry! Nitric acid doesn't
have any effect on silver... as long as it's real, that is. Fake sterling
silver will become discolored when nitric acid makes contact with it. Just be
careful when you use it; wear goggles and gloves. Remember: nitric acid is
still acid!
#4 – Follow Your Nose
Smelly, dingy jewellery is a good
sign that your precious metal silver isn't quite so precious. Real silver
doesn't have a bad smell to it, or any smell at all, in fact. An odor on a
piece of jewellery is most likely because the piece has too much copper in it,
which tends to smell.
#5 – Find The Mark
Real 925 sterling silver will
always have a sort of 'brand' on it, such as the letters “Ster” or another
indication of its quality. If you find that your sterling silver doesn't have
any indicator on it, you may have a piece of fake jewellery on your hands.
You can test Fraser Ross silver
chains all day, but you won't find a single piece of fake jewellery amongst our
selection. That's the type of quality we pride ourselves on, and we intend for
it to stay that way.
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