Ahead, expert advice for how to determine if an item is made of real silver. Learn how to tell if silver is real and what sterling silver vs. silver plated means.

Discovering an antique silverware set at the thrift store seems like a great find, but you shouldn't eat with these utensils ...

Q: I am enclosing a photo of my silver-plated candlesticks. They are 12« inches tall and are decorated in relief with windmills and ``Dutch'' people. They originally belonged to my parents who were ...

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Switch contacts are made from a variety of metals, but gold and silver are the most common. Each has advantages and disadvantages. The big plus for gold is that it doesn't corrode or tarnish. However, ...