There are several methods you can use. Real silver is nonmagnetic; use a magnet to test if the piece attracts it. Look for stamps or hallmarks indicating silver purity, such as 925, 900, or 800. Real ...

If you happen to come across an old set of sterling silverware, there's a chance it could be worth a tidy sum. But how can ...

There's an old saw that the reason most of us only know a good opera when we see one is because someone told us so. The same is true with jewelry. Lacking a fancy label or tiny marking, otherwise ...

After an 18-month COVID-induced slumber, the jewelry market is back. Our holiday sales of fine jewelry hit an all-time high, and we're hearing similar reports from elsewhere in the category. Many ...