Are you looking for stunning, long-lasting jewelry? Quality should never be a compromise. Here at The Dainty Element you will find real sterling silver that's not only beautiful but also dainty and feminine.
When you order from us, whether it's your first or tenth time, you become part of our family. During your search for the perfect gemstone or setting for you or for a loved one, we want to help you through the process.
We treat our customers with the honesty and respect they deserve. We want clients to feel pride when gifting or wearing the pieces from our jewelry store.
The easiest way to find out if your jewelry is sterling silver is to look for the imprint. Rings, necklaces, and bracelets bear the "925" mark. In rings, the seal is usually on the inner line. Often, bracelets and necklaces are on the bracelet or with a special charm. However, anyone can apply a jewelry stamp, regardless of its authenticity. Tracking the stamp is not the best way to determine if your jewelry is real sterling silver. Use one of the other methods together to get to know each other better.
Pure silver itself is too soft to use for long-lasting jewelry, so it is mixed with alloys to help it harden and stay durable. Real silver jewelry should be at least 92.5% pure silver, and the rest is made from other alloys. The level of purity is usually indicated by a ".925" engraving on the jewelry. Find this stamp on the back of silver pendants, clasps, and inner rings.
Silver-plated jewelry is typically not real sterling silver. Once the silver plating tarnishes or begins to wear off, it reveals the important metal beneath. a number of these metals will cause skin rashes and metal allergies. watch out for buying jewelry that's merely silver-plated by trying to find the “A1” engraving.
Easier than this, you can check your jewelry by weight. Find a piece that you are sure is sterling or real money. Compare the weights of the two with your hands or a gram scale. If both are in weight, you will have a piece of real sterling silver.
Another way to identify pretend alloy jewelry is to check it in a nitric acid, this can be done by a local jewelry store but can also be done at home. The nitric acid test is usually done on an imperceptible area of the jewelry. Scrub the area well until the surface coating is removed. Apply a few drops of nitric acid right away and wait a few minutes. If the liquid turns dark gray, it is sterling silver. If the liquid turns green, this means that the body is silver-plated.
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