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<p>[QUOTE="Any Jewelry, post: 9573670, member: 2844"]There is also Chinese "silver" marked 925 that isn't silver at all. It usually looks more white than this.</p><p>Rhodium has a cold grey steel look, which is why it shouldn't be on gold or silver imo. Another reason against rhodium plating is the wear, which is inevitable, and looks like parts peeling or flaking off, very nasty.</p><p><br /></p><p>In general, it is best to have Chinese silver tested, or not buy it.</p><p>You're usually safe with silver from the Chinese Export Silver period, which is often ca .800-.900 but can be in the high .900s.</p><p>I love Chinese Export Silver jewellery, but think these modern repros are best avoided.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Any Jewelry, post: 9573670, member: 2844"]There is also Chinese "silver" marked 925 that isn't silver at all. It usually looks more white than this. Rhodium has a cold grey steel look, which is why it shouldn't be on gold or silver imo. Another reason against rhodium plating is the wear, which is inevitable, and looks like parts peeling or flaking off, very nasty. In general, it is best to have Chinese silver tested, or not buy it. You're usually safe with silver from the Chinese Export Silver period, which is often ca .800-.900 but can be in the high .900s. I love Chinese Export Silver jewellery, but think these modern repros are best avoided.[/QUOTE]
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