Today’s answer: Is Miao silver real silver?
I believe everyone who has bought Miao silver or traveled to a Miao village has questions about the material. Is it real silver?
As an authentic Miao girl, I can answer you: we use real silver to make our jewelry, which is 999 pure silver. Whatever you see worn on the head or on the body, it is all real 999 silver.
Given this, why do people still question the materials used in Miao silver?
It is because many products on the market use 925 silver or other materials to imitate silver. To save costs, some businesses change the material to achieve a similar look.
First, check the color:
① Genuine silver has a bright white metallic luster, while fake silver looks dull.
Second, check the hardness:
②Genuine silver is soft and easy to bend, while fake silver is harder.
Third, test with fire:
③When heated with a lighter, genuine silver will not turn black, but fake silver will.
Fourth, compare the weight:
④Genuine silver is denser and feels heavier, while fake silver is lighter.
Fifth, check the markings:
Genuine silver is marked with stamps such as S925, S990, or 999. If there are no such marks, it is not real silver.
So knowing how to identify genuine and fake Miao silver is very important. Let me show you the authoritative methods for identifying Miao silver.