Opening the cutlery chest: the first three checks
Turn a piece over and look for the stamp behind the handle or bowl. 800, 835 or 925 means solid silver. 90 or 100 means plated.
The second check is a magnet. Silver is not magnetic, while many plated pieces have an iron core. The third check is weight. Solid silver cutlery feels noticeably heavier than plated pieces of the same shape.


