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>Some tips you can get from this post:

* Look for the 925 stamp on any piece of sterling silver. If there is no stamp then it is not sterling silver.
* Italian silver will be stamped “Italian 925″ or “Italian Silver”.
* Alpaca silver is not silver it is nickel silver. Nickel silver is named for its silvery appearance even though it contains no elemental silver.
* Pendants will snap and rings can become misshapen quickly if it is too thin.

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Some useful guides here:

Jewelry Guide : Shopping for jewelry can be fun and exciting, especially when you get to bring home your treasure and show it off to the world. It can get overwhelming, though. With so many pieces to choose from and so many different prices for what seem to be the same piece, getting your homework done before you go shopping can prove invaluable. – (Source)

Jewelry Guide : The understated simplicity of the diamond solitaire necklace has made it a fashion classic. It is truly the little black dress of jewelry, right for a variety of occasions from day to evening – (Source)