If you’ve ever bought silver jewellery online or in a local market, you’ve probably asked yourself:

“Is this really silver or just a plated piece?”

You’re not alone. With so many sellers out there, it’s easy to get confused between real sterling silver and fake or plated alternatives. The good news? If you’ve ever wondered how to identify real 925 sterling silver jewellery, here are simple tests anyone can do. Let’s walk through it together.

1️⃣ Always Check the 925 Stamp

Genuine sterling silver is made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy (usually copper). That’s why it’s called 925 silver.

👉 The easiest way to identify real 925 sterling silver is by checking for the hallmark.
This hallmark is like silver’s identity card.

💡 At Zaishree, every ring, bracelet, and pendant carries the BIS-approved 925 hallmark — so you never have to guess.

2️⃣ The Magnet Trick

Silver is not magnetic. Take a simple household magnet and bring it close to your jewellery.

If it sticks strongly → 🚫 not real silver.
If there’s little to no pull → ✅ you’re on the right track.

3️⃣ Natural Tarnish (Don’t Panic!)

Real silver tarnishes over time — it develops a soft black layer. This is normal and can be cleaned with a polishing cloth.

⚠️ Fake silver usually turns green or flaky, which is not a good sign.

4️⃣ The Tissue Rub Test

Take a soft white cloth or tissue and gently rub the jewellery.

Real silver leaves a black mark — proof of natural oxidation.
Plated silver? Usually nothing happens.

5️⃣ Smell & Feel Test

Authentic silver has no strong smell.
It feels solid and heavier compared to fake lightweight alloys.

6️⃣ Buy from a Trusted Brand

At the end of the day, the safest way to avoid fakes is to buy from jewellers who stand behind their products.
✨ At Zaishree Jewellery, we make this promise: every piece is hallmarked, making it simple to know you’re buying real 925 sterling silver jewellery.
- 100% Hallmarked 925 Sterling Silver
- Affordable Luxury without compromise
- Personalisation Options like engraving, so your jewellery tells your story

💍 Final Thought

Silver jewellery is more than just shine — it’s value, heritage, and meaning. Now that you know these simple tests, you’ll never have to second-guess whether your jewellery is real.
And when you shop with Zaishree, you don’t just get silver.
👉 You get 925 hallmarked quality + the chance to make it uniquely yours.
Your Jewellery. Your Story. With Zaishree.

🥈 How to Identify Real 925 Sterling Silver Jewellery