The Difference Between Sterling Silver and Silver Plating

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[mrfillip13]

who 1:109 to 1:14 is it me or are those dudes hands fuzed up

[laTerrineNYC]

Great tips on differentiating the difference between sterling silver and silver plating!

[KingsWorld2010]

Acid test is good, apply the liquid and if it goes bright red. Then it's Silver, if it goes brown colour then it's fake. Sometimes the bright red colour goes darker after a short time. This means it's silver, but lower than 925. But it's still silver. To compare, use a coin and see how quickly the liquid goes brown and compare it to the real thing. There's 925 and britannia silver which is 958 and then fine.

[boredtodelusionFan]

So its 925 silver and 075 copper?

[dishtech43]

what about silver on Copper.. you said silver is never just silver,because it would bee too soft. so is silver on copper still  worth anything or just junk. thanks

[tappakeggaday1]

I have an old lead crystal tulip glass/vase and the base or bottom of it says sterling weighted.do you think it might be worth something?thanks for any answers

[jaker5555]

Very good. Thank-you.

[MUDSWAT]

@TeamLibertyExpress Best thing to do is an acid test.... A jeweler can do it for you.

[trangenusa]

Great video and tips. Thanks so much!

[TheBullionBull]

@TeamLibertyExpress No, if its sterling it will say "sterling" or ".925". Oneida made/makes plated stuff.