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Is Your Silver Jewellery Real? Here’s How to Identify 925 Sterling Silver – OPJewellers Ayodhya
If you’ve ever asked, “How do I know if my silver is real?” — you’re not alone. In India, the silver jewellery market is filled with imitations. That’s why at OP Jewellers Ayodhya, we are committed to educating our customers.
In our recent YouTube video, we explained the meaning of 925 sterling silver and how to identify genuine pieces. In this blog, we go deeper and show you 3 easy ways to check if your silver jewellery is authentic.
🔗 What is 925 Sterling Silver?
925 Sterling Silver is a premium quality metal that consists of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other alloys, usually copper. This composition makes the jewellery durable, tarnish-resistant, and perfect for daily wear.
At OP Jewellers, all our products — from earrings to chains and pendants — carry the trusted 925 stamp, confirming their authenticity.
🛡️ Fact: Every piece you buy from OPjeweller.in comes with a 925 purity mark.
Related: Why 925 Sterling Silver Jewellery is the Perfect Blend of Style and Value
🎥 Why We Created the Video: Spreading Awareness
In our YouTube video “Is Your Jewellery Fake?”, we explained the importance of knowing what you're buying. With so many imitations in the market, we wanted to guide our customers — especially first-time buyers — in making safe, confident, and informed purchases.
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🧲 3 Proven Ways to Check if Your Silver Jewellery is Real
Identifying genuine 925 sterling silver doesn’t require expert tools. With a few simple checks, you can confidently verify whether your silver jewellery is real or fake — all from the comfort of your home.
✅ 1. Check for the 925 Stamp or Hallmark
The most reliable way to verify authenticity is to look for the “925” mark, usually engraved discreetly on:
- The back of earrings
- Inner side of rings
- Clasps of chains or bracelets
- Inside pendant bails or lockets
This stamp indicates the silver is 92.5% pure — the international standard for sterling silver.
📌 Tip: Sometimes the stamp may appear as “S925” or “.925” — these are all valid.
At OP Jewellers, every piece of jewellery is hand-checked and carries this mark — so when you buy from us, you know you’re getting authentic silver.
🧲 2. The Magnet Test – Quick Home Hack
Sterling silver is not magnetic, while metals like nickel, cobalt, or stainless steel are. If you place a strong magnet near your jewellery and it reacts, it's likely not real silver.
How to perform this test:
- Use a regular fridge magnet or rare-earth magnet.
- Hold it near the chain, earring post, or pendant.
- No magnetic reaction? Good sign!
🚫 Caution: Some fake jewellery may still pass this test by using non-magnetic metals. Use this in combination with other methods.
⚫ 3. Tarnish Test – Real Silver’s Natural Reaction
Real sterling silver tarnishes over time when exposed to air, moisture, and natural skin oils. This tarnish appears as a light black, grey, or cloudy layer that can be cleaned off easily using a silver polishing cloth.
Fake silver, however, may:
- Turn green (due to nickel or brass base)
- Peel off or chip
- Leave black or green marks on skin
What to do:
- Rub gently with a soft cloth.
- If it starts to shine and clean up, that’s a sign it’s real 925 silver.
💬 At OPjeweller.in, we often guide our customers on how to maintain their silver jewellery through our blogs and YouTube videos.
🧠 Pro Tip: Combine All Three for Best Results
Each test works best when used together. A piece that passes all three — hallmark stamp, non-magnetic behavior, and natural tarnish — is highly likely to be genuine 925 sterling silver.
Looking for 100% authentic, stamped silver?
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💎 Bestselling 925 Sterling Silver Jewellery at OP Jewellers
We offer a wide range of lightweight silver jewellery online at affordable prices. Here are our customer favorites:
🔗 925 Silver Chains – Starting from ₹1000
Perfect for daily use, made with real sterling silver and polished for shine.
💠 Silver Stud Earrings – Starting from ₹700
Minimalist, elegant, and stamped with 925 for your peace of mind.
💕 Pendants & Mangalsutras in Pure Silver
Celebrate tradition with purity. Great for gifting and festivals.
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🧭 Bonus Tips to Avoid Fake Silver Jewellery
- Avoid too-good-to-be-true pricing – Real silver has a consistent price range.
- Buy only from reputed sellers – Check reviews and product details.
- Ask for authenticity proof – Genuine stores like OPjeweller.in provide product details upfront.
💬 Final Words: Shop Smart. Shine Bright.
At OPJewellers Ayodhya, our mission is to provide trusted, affordable, and elegant 925 silver jewellery that you can wear with pride. Whether you shop from our website or visit our YouTube channel, you’ll always find transparency, quality, and style.
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