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Resolved Question: How can I tell if my old silver jewelry is real Sterling Silver, or just silver color or plate?

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zandra-rhodes-punk-blue-swarovski-safety-pin-brooch ZANDRA RHODES PUNK BLUE SWAROVSKI SAFETY PIN BROOCH
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zandra-rhodes-punk-pink-swarovski-safety-pin-brooch ZANDRA RHODES PUNK PINK SWAROVSKI SAFETY PIN BROOCH
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sterling-silver-925-large-starfish-bracelet STERLING SILVER .925 LARGE STARFISH BRACELET
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genuine-amethysts-lapis-lazulis-silver-18-necklace GENUINE AMETHYSTS, LAPIS LAZULIS, SILVER, 18" NECKLACE
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925-sterling-silver-bead-charm-gecko-twins-fits-pandora 925 sterling silver bead charm gecko twins fits Pandora
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14-violet-tanzanites-heart-necklace--55tcw-silver-18- 14 VIOLET TANZANITES HEART NECKLACE (.55TCW) SILVER 18"
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zandra-rhodes-pink-swarovski-safety-pin-drop-brooch ZANDRA RHODES PINK SWAROVSKI SAFETY PIN DROP BROOCH
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I have several antique pins and brooches. The obvious ones are marked 925 but there are many that are not marked. None of them stick to magnets and all are heavy for their size. And, as far as I can see, none of the metal has been chipped away to expose a possible secondary metal underneath.

I do have one piece, however, that seems to be tarnished in a small area, but will not come off with my polishing cloth. It doesn’t stick to a magnet either. How can I tell if they are the real thing?

Also, will testing it damage the jewelry - especially if it’s not real silver? If they’re not silver, what metal could they possibly have used that won’t stick to a magnet?

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