silver-plated

Do you have a prized silver antique collection, but do you know if it is solid silver of simply silver plated? Does it really make a difference? Silver plating was developed as an inexpensive way for people who couldn’t afford sterling (or solid silver) to enjoy the beauty of the metal without the hefty price tag. In fact, some manufacturers got so good at creating silver plated items that it is sometimes difficult to tell the difference between the two. Unfortunately, when it comes to the value of your items, whether you have solid or plated silver makes a big difference, so it is important to be able to differentiate between the two. What is Silver-plate As the name suggests, a thin layer of silver plate is is placed over the item, typically copper, nickel or brass. Often … [Read more...] about Hallmark Silver vs Silver-plated