HOW DO YOU KNOW IF JEWELLERY IS MADE FROM STAINLESS STEEL?

There are many ways to identify if a piece of jewellery is made from stainless steel. Here are some non abrasive ways to check if you jewellery is made from stainless steel:

• MplusY – stainless steel jewellery may have a 316L hallmark, however it is more likely that it won’t have a hallmark at all. If you silver jewellery doesn’t have a hallmark, it is most likely made from stainless steel or another metal alloy. 
• Use a magnet – stainless steel is a non magnetic jewellery, so if you jewellery is not attracted to a magnet, then it is likely made from stainless steel.
• Appearance – stainless steel has a less bright and greyer look to it compared to other silver metals like sterling silver, white gold and platinum. 
• Weight – stainless steel jewellery has a heavy weight to it, in comparison to precious metals like sterling silver.