3 thoughts on “How to test sterling silver”

  1. First, look at the color: the higher the purity, the white the silver, the surface of the jewelry, the surface of the jewelry looks uniform and bright, and there is a moisturizing color. If it contains lead, the jewelry will show blue and gray; such as copper, the surface of the jewelry will appear rough, and the color is not moisturized.
    . Weight weight: Silver density is slightly larger than the general common metal. Generally speaking, aluminum is light, silver, and copper is not light and not heavy. Therefore, the weight can make a preliminary judgment on whether it is silver. If the jewelry is large and the weight is lighter, it can be preliminarily determined that the jewelry is other metals.
    . Checking hardness: The silver hardness is lower than that of copper, and it is larger than the lead and tin. It can be tested with the inconspicuous places where the jewelry is scratched. Jewelry; if it is a lead and tin texture, the traces are obvious and prominent; if there are traces of the facts, but not obvious, it can be preliminarily determined as silver jewelry.
    . Listening to sound rhyme: The sterling silver jewelry is sounded, no elasticity, and the sound is "卟 卟 卟 卟". The lower the color, the lower the sound, and the higher the sound, the higher the rhyme; if it is copper, the sound is higher and sharp, and the rhyme sounds are short and short; , No elasticity.

  2. Method 1: Look at the color of jewelry, the higher the purity of the silver, the brighter it, the more bright, and the surface will be uniform.
    If lead will be blue and gray. If copper -containing, it will be rough and non -gloss.

    Methods Two: 掂 Jewelry weight, light aluminum, heavy silver, copper is not light and not heavy. If you put it on your hand, you can initially judge that it belongs to other metals.

    Methods three: Check hardness, draw the big head needle towards the bracelet, the surface is basically copper, the surface marks are very deep as lead matter, and there are traces but not very deep, you can judge as silver.

    Method 4: Listening to the sound rhyme, the sound of the silver bracelet is loud, the sound of the copper sound is higher, and the sound of the lead is shorter.

    If Note: The silver jewelry will turn black after a long time, which is normal. At the same time, don't wear it with your precious metals, otherwise it will be easy to collide and deform.

  3. Pay content for time limit to check for freenAnswer dear, hello. Each city generally has the "precious metal testing center" or "jewelry appraisal center". You can issue a test report or identification certificate. The test report is more detailed, the cost is about 100 yuan, the appraisal certificate fee is about 30 yuan, and you can receive it in about two days. EssencenHello, hello. Each city generally has the "precious metal testing center" or "jewelry appraisal center". You can issue a test report or identification certificate. The test report is more detailed, the cost is about 100 yuan, the appraisal certificate fee is about 30 yuan, and you can receive it in about two days. EssencenAsk where is the precious metal testing center in TaiyuannReplynnMore 2nBleak

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