Are silver-tone filigree pieces always silver?

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  1. Barn Owl

    Barn Owl Well-Known Member

    Occasionally, I'll come across a piece of silver-tone filigree jewelry. Most of the pieces I find don't have marks. Is it safe to assume that they're low-grade silver, or can fine filigree-work also be made with base metals?
     
    Barn Owl, Nov 22, 2018
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    No it isn't.:sorry:
    Filigree can be made with other metals as well. Best to get a silver test kit.
     
    Any Jewelry, Nov 22, 2018
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  3. Barn Owl

    Barn Owl Well-Known Member

    Thank you :) I won't pay silver prices unless there's a mark, but if I spot a nice Cannetille piece for a couple euros, I'll usually pick it up.
     
    Barn Owl, Nov 22, 2018
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  4. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Get a magnet on 'em, as a first quick check. A lot are low grade silver.
     
    Ownedbybear, Nov 23, 2018
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  5. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    I've seen much done with tin/lead solder on copper wire
     
    terry5732, Nov 23, 2018
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