Is this normal for silver jewelry?
I bought a Pandora charm of a shop on Ebay that looked like an authentic seller (99.9% positive feedback, price seemed right ect.) But it just doesn’t seem like it was advertised.. And I am sure it is an authentic one because on the bottom of the charm it says ALE 925.
It looks as though the charm’s silver is coming off? There is discolouration on the charm. I can’t really explain it, but here are some pictures, sorry they are not the best quality but I only had a cheap camera to take them:
http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo114/Graceful_xo/?action=view¤t=swan1.jpg
http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo114/Graceful_xo/?action=view¤t=swan2.jpg
http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo114/Graceful_xo/?action=view¤t=swan3.jpg
What is this discolouration? IS it normal? Can I get rid of it? If so do can I do it myself?
Thankyou and Merry Christmas! :]
that isn’t solid sterling silver if the silver flakes off, it is silver plate. There is a coating of silver over lead or another base metal.
The hallmark isn’t always right.
you can try polishing it at home with a paste of baking soda. If it doesn’t clean up send it back.
