When it comes to purchasing high-quality jewelry, it’s important to know the difference between what is real and what is considered fake. As someone who sells jewelry online, the last thing you want to do is accidentally sell fake silver jewelry and face the wrath of angry customers. Our clients receive the best quality silver jewelry. For example, we sell silver earrings at wholesale prices. Not only that, but we also ship to our clients worldwide.
You might also be going through other suppliers in order to expand your supply. But what if your other suppliers are giving you fakes? And how can you tell them apart from 925 silver? We have some tips and tricks on how you can be able to tell what is real and what is considered phony. To the trained eye, they can be able to tell the difference. You should know how to do this as well so you can sell the real deal in your stores and give your customers the satisfaction they deserve.
Magnet Test
Ever wondered why 925 silver got its name? That’s because it contains 92.5 percent silver. The rest of the jewelry is made from other alloys like copper. This should not be confused with silver plated jewelry, which can be easily tarnished or scraped off. Also, 925 silver is not magnetic. So you can run a magnet through a piece of 925 silver jewelry. If the magnet doesn’t pick it up, you know that it is the real deal. Keep in mind that aside from silver, metals such as gold and platinum are not magnetic either.
If the magnet picks up the metal jewelry, then it might be stainless steel. That’s when you know that you are dealing with a fake. There may be other magnetic metals on the market that will mimic gold, silver, or platinum. So it’s important to run a magnet through each piece of jewelry before you sell it to your customers. If you know of a supplier that is selling you fakes, it’s important to cut ties with them as soon as possible. But don’t worry though, you do have a supplier that makes factory direct jewelry. Our 925 sterling silver earrings at wholesale prices are among the most popular.
Find The Marking
One distinct feature that 925 silver has from other silver jewelry is a marking. It might be small, but with a magnifying glass you might be able to find it. It should contain the numbers “925”. And they do come in different variations. They can appear as “925”, “.925”, “S925”. Foe example, all of our sterling silver jewelry are stamped with “925” mark. One of the things that might be confusing is that if the marks are not present, it means that it’s not real silver. But on the contrary, there might be an alternative marking. You might want to find an official stamping that confirms that it is real silver. Either way, an official marking that may be very difficult to counterfeit is something that you’ll need to look for. If you ever find yourself in any doubt, you can refer to the magnet test mentioned above.
Rub Test
Next, what you want to do is a “rub test”. Here’s how this works: take a soft white cloth and rub it on some part of the jewelry. If you notice a black mark after rubbing it, then you’ll know that it’s made from real silver. This is because 925 silver turns black when oxidized. And because of this, silver may tarnish over time when the black marks appear and remain permanent. Black marks are unlikely to occur if you rubbing it against something that is not considered regular silver.
The “Ice” Test
Want to test out real silver from fake silver in a fun way? Here’s what you do: get an ice cube and place it on top of the piece of jewelry if you are able to. What you’ll notice is the ice will melt much faster on real silver compared to a flat surface at room temperature. How does this happen? Well, silver just so happens to be a thermal conductor. It can conduct heat much faster than some metals. If placed on top of stainless steel or any other non-conducting metals, the ice will melt as if it were sitting on a surface at room temperature.
What To Do If You Have Fake Silver?
If you have fake silver jewelry from a supplier, it’s important to never go forward with selling it online. That will cause you to get into a lot of trouble. It can lead to refunds, angry customers, and it might land you in some kind of legal trouble where applicable. The best course of action is to return the supply you ordered to the original seller. However, most suppliers may have an “all sales are final” policy. If that is the case, then you can properly dispose of the fake silver jewelry.
We will never deliver any kind of fake silver jewelry or any kind of jewelry that claims to be gold, silver, or platinum. This is why in our factory, we can strictly test for silver content in all production batch to make sure it’s 925 silver. It’s important that when it comes to selling jewelry, you want to sell nothing but the best at reasonable prices. Also, once you receive the jewelry from us you can test them out for yourself using the steps above.
Purchase Our Real Silver Jewelry Right Now
Our factory in Thailand manufactures the best 925 and sterling silver jewelry and sells them at wholesale prices. We have many clients worldwide that have been satisfied with the quality of the jewelry and have made a good profit from them. Of course, their customers are also very pleased. If you are looking for a supplier that will give you the real deal and not some kind of fake jewelry, you should consider giving us a try for yourself.
We have plenty of jewelry ranging from silver pendants to silver earrings and everything in between. Don’t be duped by another “supplier” that claims to have real silver when you know that they don’t have any. Contact us today if you are interested in becoming one of our clients.
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