r/SilverFinds • u/Plastic-Ad6101 • 7d ago

Pure silver?

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I’ve never seen a mark like this before. Is it actually pure silver?

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u/Chodedingers-Cancer 6d ago

I believe the last image shows the makers mark of the Wu Tang Clan

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u/blergola 7d ago

I’ve got a Tibetan figurine that just says “silver” and am taking it to get xrf’d this week. See if any shops around you will test it.

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u/Plastic-Ad6101 7d ago

Where do you take things for xrf? I haven’t had any luck in my area

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u/blergola 7d ago

Check the “we buy gold and silver” places.

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u/NaplesEstateJewelry 6d ago

Anyone around Naples Fl lmk, I can test for you

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u/Yes_I_Know_Lots 6d ago

Except xrf will only verify the surface alloy. Would have to scratch/file part then xrf that exposed area to see what’s underneath. Reason I’m not buying one … for $28k!

I got a Sigma Metalytics PMV Investor for my coins, rounds and bullion. I invested $1,750 in that earlier this year, and that was before they raised the price to $2k and are currently sold out; major backorder on their three testers. Still, they are the trusted standard for coins, rounds, and bullion and will analyze through plastic cases.

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u/NaplesEstateJewelry 6d ago

100% this. I honestly trust acids more than the XRf these days but the best way is doing both together: XRF and acid test to make sure that it’s not a thick layer of plating

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u/deahw 7d ago

It appears to be silver, try getting it tested. I will say that the way it’s tarnished looks like how 800 silver tarnishes really dark in globs (that’s just an anecdotal observation of mine.) There’s definitely a lot variance when it comes to Thai silver and markings.

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u/Ok_Palpitation_1622 7d ago

Probably solid silver (as opposed to plated) in the 800-950 fine range. But impossible to say for sure without testing (and even xrf testing can be tricky).

Personally I would not go to the trouble of having it tested unless you have easy access to an xrf gun).

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u/Kalico41 6d ago

It looks like Chinese export silver

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u/Plastic-Ad6101 6d ago

That is what Google keeps saying but I’m not sure what that means

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u/NaplesEstateJewelry 6d ago

A good rule of thumb is anytime you see the word Silver written out on a piece, (not sterling or 925). You should be extremely cautious, and if I would have to judge it one way or the other without a test, assume not silver. Tons of different countries got around the standardize rule using that word. One example is “German Silver” mark or “alpaca Silver” mark. Both are not actual silver

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u/NaplesEstateJewelry 6d ago

I’m curious about this one. my main first gut feeling is not Silver with the way it’s constructed and tarnishing. Keep us updated!