Most jewelry markings have the same purpose: to inform buyers of the metal's purity. However, different manufacturers will use different types of marks on different precious metals, so understanding a bit...
Timeless and classic, sterling silver earrings perfectly accessorize any wardrobe. This type of jewelry is appropriate for formal occasions but still shines at the office during a typical workday, at leisure...
I had to go through several negative transactions (I got my money back on all of them) before I found an AUTHENTIC Tiffany piece. Here is what I know about Tiffany sterling silver charm bracelets and...
Okay, here we go on Tiffany. Who doesn't love the stuff?? The question is, who knows the real from the replica? Here are some pointers to help you figure it out. NEW INFO: NEW UPDATED GUIDE AS OF 10/24/07...
Tiffany Heart Tag Toggle Necklace REAL or FAKE? Sadly, the overwhelming majority of Tiffany Heart Tag Toggle necklaces for sale on eBay are FAKE. These fakes are bringing high dollars to the unscrupulous...
All pendants that are advertised on eBay as 925 sterling silver should have the industry standard "925" trademark engraved on the back of the pendant or the bail. Items advertised as sterling silver should...
As far as I know Alpaca is not a STERLING SILVER, Alpaca is a (Nickel, Copper, and /or Zinc alloy) that looks pretty much like Sterling .925 but it has lesser value than the sterling .925 does. From the...
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With the popularity of Abercrombie Fitch and it's other brands many will search eBay to avoid paying a few extra dollars at an A F branded store. This popularity also leads to copy cats or knock-off brands and...
by Hong(Lisa) of 8Season Firstly, I want to say that all my sterling silver items are real 925 sterling silver,that is, composition of 92.5% pure silver and the remaining 7.5% alloy; Usually the alloy will be...