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Silver is not magnetic. However, testing this way has its issues as some underlying metals used in the formation of the product and then are coated with silver can also make the item seem like solid silver. The test should also include other tests to make better comparisons i.e an Ice test. This is where a cube of ice is placed on the silver item (not easy on jewelry and coins) silver has the highest thermal conductivity of any common metal or alloy, though copper is right behind. The ice, if it is silver will start to melt very quickly as silver absorbers room heat quickly

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Q: Can you authenticate real silver with a magnet?
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Does silver or gold stick to a magnet?

The short answer is no. Real 9K or more gold is not magnetic, nor is silver. If you find that ur ring or necklace is sticking to a magnet it is plated and is not real.


How do you authenticate sterling silver?

You can authenticate sterling silver by taking it to an expert in metallurgy. You can also, of course, have a silversmith test the authenticity of the sterling silver.


Will magnet stick to silver?

no magnet cant attract silver


Is there a simple way to authenticate silver jewelry?

Take it to a jeweler.


How can you tell if sterling silver is real?

An easy way to tell if the Sterling Silver is real is by putting a magnet to it. If the magnet attracted to it, it isn't real. Don't rely on just a stamp, they can still be fakes. My sister works at a pawn shop and you'd be surprised at the lengths people go through to try to get money.


Is real gold or silver that only has a small part that sticks to a magnet worth any money?

Yes it is


How can you tell if your silver candle holder is real?

ask someone. or just put a magnet to it if it sticks its fake.


How to test if silver is silver?

Personally I check the Internet. But there is a trick which involves a magnet. What to do is touch the magnet to the silver [or vise versa]if it sticks it is most likely silver plated or a different metal all together but if it doesn't it there is a good chance that you have silver. I would recommend that if the magnet doesn't stick you should take it down to a jeweler and ask them to get a real verdict. The reason is because more metals actually don't stick to a magnet than metals that do.good luck


Will a magnet stick to Silver?

It depends on what silver it is!!CorrectionNo. Silver does not have the right atomic orientation to stick to a magnet.


Why does your silver chain attract to a magnet?

Your silver chain contains nickel if it attracts to a magnet. That means the silver alloy is not sterling .925. It may be a lower grade silver alloy containing less pure silver. Or, it may be a silver colored base metal alloy that contains no real silver at all. Look for a quality stamp or hallmark for further verification of quality.


Is silver a magnet?

No


Does silver stick to a magnet?

A magnet does not normally stick to silver. However a current of electricity passing through silver wire will produce a magnetic field around the wire. That electric field would have an effect on a magnet, the principle of a solenoid switch. Copper is usually used in such switches as it is cheaper but silver could be used.