(सिल्वर और नकली ज्वेलरी में फर्क कैसे पहचानें?)
Silver jewelleryhas always been a symbol of elegance, tradition, and timeless beauty. In India, it is not just an ornament but also an emotion—whether it’s payal (anklets), Bichiya (toe rings), or rings.
But with imitation (nakli) jewelry flooding the market, many customers struggle to differentiate between real silver and fake look-alikes. A wrong choice can mean wasting money on jewelry that fades, tarnishes, or even irritates the skin.
Here are 10 professional yet easy ways to spot the difference between genuine silver and imitation jewelry.
🔎 1. Hallmark & Purity Stamp
- Real Silver: Always carries a “925” hallmark, showing 92.5% purity.
- Imitation: Either no hallmark or a fake one that fades quickly.
🔎 2. Shine & Gloss Quality
- Real Silver: Has a soft, elegant shine (narmi wali chamak). With professional brighteners, jewelers can achieve a mirror-like finish.
- Imitation: Overly glossy at first but quickly loses luster.
💡 ColChemiTech Advantage: Our COLSILBER® brighteners give real silver a uniform, long-lasting shine that imitation jewelry can never match.
🔎 3. Tarnish Behavior
- Real Silver: Naturally tarnishes (blackening) but can be protected with anti-tarnish coating.
- Imitation: Turns greenish-black and often leaves stains (daag) on the skin.
💡 ColChemiTech Advantage: Our advanced anti-tarnish solutions keep silver jaise naya (as good as new) even after daily use.
🔎 4. Magnet Test
- Real Silver: Non-magnetic.
- Imitation: If it sticks to a magnet, it’s fake.
🔎 5. Price Factor
- Real Silver: Slightly expensive due to purity and professional finishing.
- Imitation: Cheap in price but has no long-term value.
🔎 6. Sound Test
- Real Silver: Produces a soft bell-like sound when tapped.
- Imitation: Makes a dull, harsh sound.
🔎 7. Weight Difference
- Real Silver: Heavier due to higher density (10.5 g/cm³).
- Imitation: Lighter, often made from aluminum or nickel alloys.
🔎 8. Smell Test
- Real Silver: Has almost no smell.
- Imitation: Leaves a metallic odor, especially when rubbed.
🔎 9. Ice Test
- Real Silver: Conducts heat extremely well—silver jewelry placed on ice melts it rapidly.
- Imitation: No such reaction.
🔎 10. Skin Reaction
- Real Silver: Skin-friendly, does not leave marks.
- Imitation: Often causes irritation or green marks.
🧪 Chemicals – The Real Difference Maker
The real strength of silver lies not just in purity but in the right chemical processes.
- Brighteners (ब्राइटनर्स): Deliver a flawless, mirror-like shine.
- Anti-Tarnish Solutions (एंटी-टार्निश): Protect silver from dullness and oxidation.
👉 That’s why jewelers trust ColChemiTech’s COLSILBER® range—to make authentic silver jewelry more durable, more brilliant, and more valuable than any imitation.
✅ Conclusion
Spotting the difference between silver and imitation jewelry is easier than you think—just check for hallmark, shine, tarnish, weight, and other simple signs.
But the secret to maintaining the real brilliance of asli silver lies in professional care. With ColChemi Tech COLSILBER® Brighteners and Anti-Tarnish Solutions, jewelers can deliver silver Jewellery that doesn’t just shine—it stays beautiful for years.
