Jewelry Appraisal Centerbirthday necklace Question: Hi David, I had a question regarding the value of a necklace I recently received from my boyfriend of 1 year for my birthday.
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Price: $10.00
The necklace is a little tennis charm with a small pearl on the racquet.
Because I was a little disappointed and nosy 
I went online and looked up the item.
One website had a sterling sliver version that was really cheap.. but there was also a real silver version that looks a lot similar.
I was wondering if there was any way to distinguish the two? The only marking is a SN on the clasp.
Thanks for the help.
Hana
Answer: G'day Hana and many thanks for your query.
You say that one website had a Sterling Silver Charm that was really cheap - BUT STERLING SILVER IS THE BEST QUALITY SILVER YOU CAN BUY. Sterling Silver has the stamp .925 usually on the little ring that joins it to the chain.
Other 'Costume' type jewelry which LOOKS like silver would NOT have this stamp. It's just silver plated to give it a silver finish. The SN mark may simply be the Makers Mark as it has nothing to do with the Silver Hallmark at all.
You might like to check similar items on eBay as that will show you what to compare it to...
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You must also remember that while silver is very popular - it is still the cheapest of the precious metals.
For example: this morning silver was priced at US$12.89 per ounce while Gold is priced at US$664.80 and Platinum is US$1307.00. So you see why silver jewelry is priced so low.
Best you just enjoy it, and when it's time to buy your boyfriend something for HIS birthday...
Well you know 
You might also like to add this query the Jewelry Forum as other may have had a similar problem. Can't hurt anyway and who knows what answers you may get.
BTW - Happy Birthday..!
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