Gold with a star. sample and silverware at the present time
The actuality of the article is April 2019.
To find out the cost of 1 gram of 375, 583, 585, 750, 999 gold for today, you need to use the discount price of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation for the current date and multiply it by the appropriate coefficient: 0.375; 0.585; 0.585; 0.750; 0.999
The price of 1 gram of gold for today established by the Central Bank of Russia is presented in this picture (if the information is not up-to-date, refresh the page):
One gram of 585 gold in new jewelry costs on average 2,200 - 3,400 rubles. At the moment, jewelry stores and pawnshops are buying gold products 375 samples in the form of scrap at a price of 840 - 890 rubles per gram, 583 - 585 samples - 1300 - 1420 rubles, 750 samples - 1680 - 1800 rubles, 999 samples - 2150 - 2390 rubles. Usually pawnshops buy items such as: earrings, rings, pendants, chains, brooches, pendants, rings, bracelets, dental crowns and the like.
The official gold rate of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation for the last month:
Gold price chartin rubles and US dollars for a year and 10 years:
Gold quotes on the exchange in real time:
Gold fineness is a numerical value indicating the amount of gold that is contained in 1000 parts of an alloy. GOST 6835-85 mentions 40 gold alloys and 18 samples. For gold jewelry, 5 alloys are used: 375, 583, 585, 750 and 958. In some countries, the 333rd test is still used.
Alloy 958 is composed of three components, in addition to gold, it includes silver and copper. It is most often used to make wedding rings. This alloy has a bright yellow color similar to that of pure gold. It is very malleable and soft, so the polishing on the jewelry lasts for a short time.
The 750-carat alloy is predominantly composed of three components: gold, copper and silver. Sometimes a small amount of palladium, zinc or nickel (in the form of an alloy) is added to it. Its color ranges from yellowish green through shades of red to white. The alloy is easy to cast and solder. It is often used as a base for applying enamels, but when the copper content in the alloy exceeds 16%, the color of the enamel fades. It is recommended to be used in the production of jewelry with filigree, fine relief punching and for the production of frames for fragile precious stones - semi-precious stones and for some diamonds.
The 585th test alloy (now used instead of the 583rd test) is also a three-component alloy. Its color can vary widely, depending on the ligature - from white through yellow-green hues to pink and red.
Depending on the content of other metals in it, it can have different melting points and hardness. This alloy lends itself well to soldering.
Alloy 375 has a reddish color, with the loss of polishing it acquires grayish tints. It is used for the production of wedding rings.
Alloy 333 has low air stability. It dissolves quickly enough in nitric acid.
Spool sample system.
Until 1927, traditional Russian mass units were used in Russia. Items made of precious metals were branded in the spool sample system. The maximum possible sample was taken equal to 96. It in the spool system denoted the number of spools in one pound. If the gold piece had 72 tests, this meant that the alloy contained 72 spools of pure gold for 96 spools of total weight (per pound). 1 pound equals 96 spools, which equals 409.512 grams; 1 spool equals 96 fractions and corresponds to 4.266 grams; 1 share corresponds to 0.044 grams. At the same time, 1 pood equals 40 pounds and corresponds to 16.380 kilograms.
In the spool system for gold items, 94, 92, 72 and 56 samples were used.
Since 1927, all assay offices began to use a new brand for branding from gold and other precious metals - the head of a worker with a hammer. At the same time, a transition was made to the metric system of samples.
Starting from July 1, 1958, new assay marks were used. They now have an emblem depicting a hammer and sickle against the background of a five-pointed star.
On the brands for jewelry in modern Russia, brands are used with the image of the head of a girl in a kokoshnik.
Metric sample system.
Most countries in the world use the metric sampling system. The 1000th sample is accepted as the highest. Moreover, this test is considered conditional, because practically such a purity of the precious metal is impossible to achieve. Therefore, the marking is carried out with a three-digit number. In addition, it is difficult to achieve a very accurate content of the precious metal in the alloy, for this reason a remedium is used (maximum deviation from the standard). In gold-copper, gold-silver-copper and gold-silver alloys, GOST sets a remedium equal to three units. In a 583-carat gold alloy, the content of this precious metal should be from 580 to 586 units, i.e. deviation from the standard in one direction or the other is 3 units. Gold alloys containing nickel have a remedium equal to five units. In 585 alloys, a positive remedium equal to 5 is used, excluding a negative deviation.
Karat sampling system.
Some countries now use the carat system of samples based on the highest standard - 24. In this weighting system, 24 carats is 1 Cologne mark, which is equal to 233.855 grams. In this case, 1 carat is equal to 9.744 grams. Used carat tests 22, 18, 14 and 9 show the content of pure gold in the alloy. For example, a fineness of 14 carats means there are 14 parts of gold in 24 parts of an alloy.
Below are the formulas for converting the spool (Z) sample system into carat (K) and metric (M):
M = 1 / 0.024 K.
M = 1 / 0.096 Z
Popular items in the modern jewelry market are those made of gold or silver. Modern technologies used in the manufacture of jewelry are often capable of misleading the average person who finds it difficult to distinguish gold from silver. In this article we will try to deal with a small segment of the market, that is, with those products that are marked with 875 test with a star.
Gold or silver
By the hallmark, which is affixed to the jewelry, it is possible to determine from which precious metal the jewelry is made. Taking into account the approved nomenclature, we conclude that the stamp of 875 standard means: the product is made of silver.
Features and composition
The designation of the hallmark with the sign "875" means that the product is made of a silver-containing alloy, the precious metal coefficient of which is about 87.5%. This alloy does not belong to sterling silver due to the presence of a larger amount of ligature.
The alloy numbered 875 can include the following metals as a ligature:
- copper;
- germanium;
- silicon;
- platinum.
The nature, quality and other features of the ligature can affect both the enhancement of the useful qualities inherent in natural precious metal and the color of the finished product. The price of the finished product also depends on the composition of the ligature. For example, the presence of platinum in an alloy increases the cost of a product several times.
Most often, the alloy of alloy 875 is copper, which enhances the elasticity and strength of silver, but lack of proper care of the product can lead to the formation of black plaque.
It is important! In the USSR, items made of 875 silver were stamped with a star-shaped assay mark. Today, such items are popular in pawnshops, which are more willing to buy exactly "Soviet star" silver.
How to care
Proper care of silver consists of regular cleaning. The best way to clean silver jewelry is to use special liquids and wipes, which are part of the assortment of many jewelry stores.
Examples of fluids for cleaning silver include:
- Johnson "Silver Quick".
- Leuchtturm.
This method of cleaning consists in immersing the product in the solution for a few minutes, due to which they will be completely cleaned.
It is important! Such solutions can only be used for jewelry without inlay.
In addition to cleaning itself, such solutions cover products with a thin protective layer that protects jewelry from oxidation. After carrying out this procedure, the products must be rinsed with water and wiped with a soft cloth.
Do not forget about the existence of a variety of folk methods for purifying silver, which include:
- treatment with a solution of ammonia (concentration 1:10 alcohol together with water). Products should be wiped with a soft cloth soaked in the prepared solution;
- using tooth powder, paste or baking soda;
- cleaning with a soda solution (at the rate of 50 grams of soda per 1 liter of hot water);
- using a soap solution (for 1 liter of solution - 1 tablespoon of ammonia).
There are many other popular methods of cleaning silver. All of them are effective to one degree or another. However, when using them, the following should be considered:
- silver items inlaid with pearls or amber should never be cleaned using folk methods;
- any silver items with stones should be cleaned with a weak soap solution, which contains 3 drops of ammonia per half a glass of water;
- for silver items without incrustation, a method of cleaning with washing powder may also be suitable: a container with water must be put on the fire, add a little washing powder and put the items, after 2-3 minutes, after the water boils, they can be removed.
Differences from 925 test
875 standard silver in Russia is one of the most popular. Its field of application is varied, but the most common is the production of jewelry, cutlery and decorative ornaments.
In the jewelry business there is an unspoken "coding" of silver samples, according to which 875 is classified as second-rate, jewelers more often give preference to 925. What is their main difference?
First, let us note that talking about the advantages of a particular sample of silver is appropriate only in the context of a certain field of application. So, for example, if we are talking about jewelry, then, undoubtedly, in the foreground we will have the 925th test of the precious metal, and if about cutlery, then the 875th.
For comparison, you can take a look at the photo of items made of silver of different samples.
925 sterling silver 
Table silver 875 assay value
Did you know that the numerical designation of a sample of an alloy of silver with other metals helps determine the percentage of precious metal. That is, the 875th sample contains about 87.5% of pure silver in its composition, the 925th, respectively, about 92.5%.
Jewelers prefer 925 sterling silver due to the fact that this alloy is more ductile and has an elegant look, which allows you to create real works of art.
A larger amount of master alloy in the alloy leads to a discoloration of the silver. So, used in the manufacture of cutlery, silver 875 tests can acquire yellowish and reddish shades.
Thus, the main difference between these samples of silver is the nature and quantitative composition of the alloy, depending on which the structure and color range of the alloy changes, which, in fact, forms the scope of application of specific samples.
Price per gram in Russia for the last month
To find out the value of 875 silver as of July 31, 2015, you need to obtain the following data:
- the cost of one gram of silver set by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation on that day;
- ratio of pure silver content in the sample.
We take the first value according to the Central Bank's summary, focusing on the date, the second corresponds to the digital designation of the sample.
Thus,27.77 / 1000x875 = 24.30 rubles - the cost of one gram of 875 silver as of July 31, 2015.
Of course, you can use other alternative sources of information on the value of silver of a specific sample, but we advise you to make your own calculations based on official data, which will help you get the most complete and up-to-date information.
In general, 875 silver is a very popular alloy that is used in the manufacture of cutlery, decorative elements, and less often jewelry. This alloy contains a sufficient amount of pure silver and the optimal amount of ligature, which allows it to be used effectively.
Modern jewelry stores can offer their customers products from a wide variety of precious alloys. At the same time, it is simply impossible to determine whether gold or silver is used in jewelry without knowing the samples. This confusion has arisen due to the addition of various ligatures to the precious metal, which affect the final color of the alloy. So gold products can acquire yellow, brown, pink, red, white and even green, black or blue shades. But still, what is it - 875 assay with a star?
Alloy 875
Are you interested in 875 standard, is it gold or silver? Existing gold samples will help to understand this issue. The metric system operating in Russia, there are only seven of them, but 875 gold is not among them. Therefore, the alloy with this marker is silver, not gold.
In the modern world, an alloy of 875 silver is widely used in the jewelry industry (rings, rings, brooches, earrings, chains, bracelets, pendants, pendants), in the manufacture of cutlery, dishes (dishes, trays), souvenirs (cigarette cases, pens, figurines, key rings, caskets), decorative interior decorations or in jewelry dusting.
Alloy characteristics
Alloy 875 contains about 87.5% silver. 12.5% are impurities, which are customary to use the following materials:
- Platinum.
- Copper.
- Silicon.
- Germanium.
The type of impurities involved in the alloy determines its main characteristics, shade and cost. The most expensive piece of jewelry of this sample will be jewelry in which the ligature is represented by platinum.
The most common ligature 875 is copper. Such an alloy is distinguished by high strength, elasticity and pliability in processing, but at the same time it requires careful maintenance. In the absence of proper cleaning, a dark coating appears on the decoration, and the surface itself fades and loses its original shine.
The main characteristics of 875 silver are:
- High strength and hardness.
- Plastic.
- The coefficient of reflection of light from the surface of the product is as close as possible to 100%.
- Cold color, with a slight red or yellow tint.
- Low melting point.
Fineness 875 with a star
On products made from the 875 assay, sometimes you can find a star-shaped mark. It looks like this: the state code (3), a five-pointed star with a hammer and sickle (the symbol of the USSR), and the marker of the sample itself. Such things are rated much higher than with a regular marker. But what factors influence the criteria for such an assessment?
In order to answer the question "sample 875 with a star - what is it?", You have to turn to history. Such a stigma appeared in the USSR, and products with it were released into wide circulation from 1958 to 1994. Experts classify most of them as antiques, which significantly increases the cost of these things.
Many silver items marked with a star are unique creations that have long gone out of mass production. The most popular of these are:
- Ashtrays;
- Wine glasses;
- Candy bowls;
- Cup holders.
Also among the main reasons for the high price of the star brand is the highest quality of the Soviet 875 standard. In the USSR, there were strict standards for the manufacture of precious alloys, and there was no import of them into the country. Therefore, the entire process of creating jewelry was carefully controlled by the state. Nowadays, the import of precious metals is a very frequent occurrence, and their quality is not always subject to a thorough examination.
Price 875 with a star
The standard cost of silver items with a star brand is twice the price of scrap silver. At the moment, it is about 65 rubles per gram. Also, the cost of a thing is directly related to its age and uniqueness. For example, for rare Soviet silver cups made in the post-war period, you can get a fortune.
Caution - scammers!
875 gold does not exist. Nevertheless, fraudsters often pass off silver with this marker as white gold. These two precious metals are indeed very similar in appearance. But the price of one varies from 2,800 to 6,500 rubles per gram, and the second - only 37 rubles. Therefore, such a deception is a very profitable deal for intruders, but for buyers it is a real robbery.
In order to recognize a fake, try to follow the following tips:
- The first sign of a fake is, of course, the sample marker (the presence of a stamp, clear boundaries, shape and number). But sometimes scammers fake a brand, so that it cannot be a 100% guarantee of quality.
- A certificate for a precious item is also recognized as fundamental proof of its authenticity. Therefore, when buying, you should definitely carefully study this document.
- Pay attention to the cost of a white gold piece. If its price is much lower than the market price, then this is a jewelry made of silver of 875 assay value.
- Spill some iodine on the surface of the jewelry and notice the color change in the liquid. If its shade becomes lighter - silver is in front of you, it darkens - gold.
- The highest quality testing of the alloy can only be organized by an experienced jeweler. Therefore, if you have some doubts about the authenticity of the product, it is better to consult a professional examination.
- It is also worth paying attention to the fastening of stones, if any are present in the decoration. Poorly fixed decorative elements are very often found on fakes.
875 test - what is it, we have already figured it out. And despite the fact that fraudsters often present it as white gold, it is a high quality and very practical alloy for jewelry and other products. The main thing is to find out in time the authenticity of the thing you are buying, and in no case overpay for it!
Jewelry stores offer visitors a wide variety of products from all kinds of precious alloys. The difficulty in buying jewelry today is that with the current level of development of processing technologies (rhodium plating, spraying), jewelry made of various metals is virtually indistinguishable from each other for the layman. Confusion with additives to metals is also possible: various ligatures can give jewelry almost any conceivable shade - green, red, black and others (the ligatures themselves are necessary in jewelry, since pure metals without additives are too difficult to process). Such conditions are a paradise for all sorts of counterfeiters who pass off cheap metal for more expensive, which raises an urgent question: is 875 gold standard silver or gold, and does it exist at all?
Quote: 875 samples are just a myth and a trick in a deck of scammers and dishonest sellers. The likelihood of encountering the aurum of this sample in the Russian Federation and the CIS countries is negligible.
In Russia, the metric system with a clear nomenclature of samples is widespread, with its own system of stamps. The gold stamp in the Russian Federation looks like an elongated rectangle, the silver one looks like a barrel. An indicative list of the official nomenclature:
| Sample types | |
|---|---|
| Metric | Karat |
| 1000 | 24 |
| 958 | 23 |
| 916 | 22 |
| 900 | 21,6 |
| 750 | 18 |
| 585 | 14 |
| 500 | 12 |
| 375 | 9 |
As you can see, 875 aurum is simply absent in the Russian nomenclature: the alloy is not gold, but silver. Argentum samples are different from gold indicators, their nomenclature is as follows: 800, 830, 875, 925, 960, 999. It is easy to notice the presence of the number 875 in the list of Argentum samples, which already gives an answer to the main question: there is no gold with such a sample in the Russian Federation, the digital designation refers to silver.
Fineness 875
The alloy is popular when creating jewelry, household items, souvenirs, interior decorations in the middle price category.
The composition includes - 87.5% silver and 12.5% ligature, which is a high indicator of the silver content, but it cannot be considered a high-quality (sterling) argentum due to its too high content of impurities.
During the alloying process, various metals are added to silver: copper, silicon, platinum, germanium. The price per gram of silver can fluctuate depending on the additives: silver items with the addition of copper or platinum, for example, will differ significantly in price. And the quality of the product itself also changes: with the addition of copper (the most popular variant of the ligature), silver improves the strength characteristics, elasticity, but often tarnishes, becoming covered with a dark coating over time.
Gold with a star
The quality of Soviet silver is so legendary that modern pawnshops are ready to pay exorbitant prices for it, and modern scammers diligently pass it off as antique gold, inventing non-existent samples for profit.
A popular trick among fraudsters is the sale of gold with a star and brand 875. Taking advantage of the ignorance of buyers, gold plating, the status of antiques, cunning sellers try to pass off Argentum as an 875 gold product, which inevitably increases prices by an order of magnitude. Let's analyze the question in more detail.
The product is stamped with a pentagram, a sickle and a hammer, the manufacturer's designation and the sample itself. The things themselves with the Soviet stigma are estimated several times more expensive due to the status of antiques. Brands of this type were introduced in the Soviet Union from 1958 to 1994. Often, items with these stamps are unique, no longer produced, the search and finding of some rare items (watches, a set of services) is problematic, and the prices for such items are very high and reach hundreds of thousands per set.
And also the quality of Soviet products stands out: state control, clear and strict standards, the absence of imports of metals (the decline in the quality of modern jewelry is largely due to the import of metals from Egypt and Turkey). Thanks to this, the jewelry products of the USSR are an order of magnitude better than the quality of "jewelry" in modern Russia.
But with all the advantages of silver with a star, the Soviet 875 aurum is just a strange myth, an attempt to pass off old and expensive silver products for even more expensive gold products.
Western standard
If the buyer discovers a gold piece with 875 fineness, there is a high probability of fraud and counterfeiting. But this rule does not always work. Gold with such a fineness really exists: 875 fineness of gold is a tracing paper from the carat designation system in the USA and Western Europe, simplification for a better understanding of the inhabitants where the metric system is widespread. The carat marking of products is 21k (unlike the metric one, in the carat system, the division is not into kilograms, grams, but into 24 parts, in the case of 875 fineness, this means the presence of 21 parts of 24 gold in the total mass). In the event of a collision with products with such a stigma, you should carefully look at the country of the manufacturer, if it is the USA or Europe, then the probability of authenticity is quite high.
It should be borne in mind that marking in carats is not official in Russia, but it is not prohibited by law. The presence of a carat marking instead of a metric one cannot be considered an unambiguous factor of falsification, although it should be alarming, since the application of an unfamiliar brand has no special reason and logic, but it can serve unscrupulous purposes of deception.
Verification methods
Aurum 875, in fact, does not exist in Russia; in 99% of cases, attempts to sell such products are a common deception. The logic in such actions is definitely present, because the cost of gold ranges from 2300 rubles to 7000, while silver can be bought for 32 rubles at the current exchange rate.
Gilded, processed silver is extremely difficult to distinguish from gold, but for a beginner it is simply impossible, with the success of a deception, the profit of criminals is not simply high, it is exorbitant.
For the buyer, this is akin to ordinary theft, so before buying a piece of jewelry, if in doubt, you should do the following:
- pay attention to the brand and number. In the case of a low-quality mark, blurred boundaries, dubious shapes (a barrel instead of a rectangle) and others - everything can talk about a fake. An important factor, but not a determining one: modern fraudsters can easily fake a brand on a product;
- be sure to ask for a certificate, pay attention to the quality of the material (not only metals are being replaced, they are also trying to replace various samples of gold, which are cheaper for more expensive ones). A certificate is the main document for a product; comprehensive information about a product can be obtained there;
- the fact of the low price of the gold item will also be doubtful. Either it is a cheaper material, or the gold is stolen;
- do a simple iodine test by dripping it onto the metal. In the case of darkening, it is gold, in the case of lightening, it is silver;
- consult a professional jeweler if possible. There is a high likelihood of experienced fraudsters getting into the network with an abundance of necessary documents. In this case, only an expert can help.
Conclusion
So: gold of 875 assay does not exist, it is a high-quality alloy of silver with a high content of precious metal, which has excellent aesthetic, antibacterial and other properties, but with all the advantages, it is not gold and it cannot be worth it either. Do not overpay hundreds of times, check the quality of the material.
At all times of the existence of mankind, these precious metals were valued: gold and silver. Today, these metals are still valued, but the world is not standing still, new metal processing technologies are being improved, and radiation and sputtering are widely used. The common man can make the mistake of buying a precious piece by mistaking silver for gold. Let's figure out how not to make a mistake and not become a victim of fraud. Passing off silver items with tests of 875 and 925 as white expensive gold, adventurers easily deceive gullible buyers.
Nomenclature of samples of gold and silver
The Assay Office of the Russian Federation has developed a system of impressions for different types of precious metals. For example, a stamp of a special shape is used for gold - an elongated rectangle with a certain set of numbers that is characteristic only for gold: 333, 375, 500, 585, 750, 958, 999.
For silver, the following numerical indicators are used: 800, 830, 875, 925, 960. The 999 test is an exception, which also indicates the almost complete absence of other impurities. So we got the answer to such a fairly common question: "875 assay: what kind of metal is this?"
What does trial mean?
This is the most important characteristic of any precious metal. Such metals in their pure form are soft, malleable. They are not suitable for jewelry: all precious items contain different chemical elements in certain proportions, and the above numbers indicate the content of the base metal (gold or silver) in the alloy. Next, we will certainly deal with the material that may have a stamp 875 sample... What kind of metal is this?
Example
Let's draw an analogy: 585 fineness of gold indicates that there are 585 parts of gold, or 58.5%, per thousand parts of the alloy. A similar example with the 925 silver fineness: there are 925 parts of silver or 92.5% per 1000, the rest is made up of impurities or, as it is also called, ligature. The higher the number, the more the product is valued. 875 assay - what is it: gold or silver? To summarize the above: items marked 875 are classified as silver.
Why does this question arise?
875 standard - what is it: gold or silver? Products made from it can often be mistaken for gold. This visual similarity is given by some of the metals that make up the composition, in particular, copper. It increases the elasticity and strength of the finished material, but a product of such a composition requires some maintenance, otherwise a dark bloom appears, which negatively affects the appearance. Silver with a fineness of 875 can imitate white gold as well. Moreover, the white color can be given to gold regardless of the sample height, the color will depend only on the composition of impurities, that is, on the ligature. Also, do not forget about the list of numerical indicators for silver and gold, in which the number 875 refers to the first.
So the answer to the question we are interested in has been received: 875 silver fineness is a very common marking of a precious metal alloy, products from which are of high quality. From all that has been said previously, it follows that if this gold is 875 samples (the USSR and Russia use this standard) it cannot be. Only precious items made of a less noble metal have this designation.
Sample 875 with a star - what is it? Alternative labeling
The sample in question during the Soviet era had a special marking. The Soviet standard 875 had a special sign - it is a star. Today, products with such a sign are especially valued for two reasons: firstly, many decorative items or tableware are not produced at all today. Such things have received the status of rarities, that is, those that are rare, and many exist in several copies. This fact significantly raises their cost. These are, for example, vases, ashtrays, cup holders. During the existence of the Soviet Union, and more specifically, from 1958 to 1994, inclusive, silver items with a test of 875 were stamped with a star. Secondly, if a product has a star, it is in itself a guarantee of quality. And speaking in general terms, this fact is not related to GOST. To date, all alloyed compounds are produced with good characteristics, all work is carried out in compliance with GOST. However, there is one thing ... Most of the precious metals are imported, and imported alloys, among which we can especially highlight the Egyptian and Turkish, unfortunately, very often contain a lower percentage of the precious base than the standard requires. So we ask ourselves the question: "Sample 875 with a star: what is it?" In the classical sense, these are silver items that were made in the USSR. But there is an alternative to such marking, when there is a sample of 875 with a star. What is it? These are not quite high-quality modern fakes.
The cost of sterling silver 875
Now let's figure out how much the 875 sample of silver costs. The price of precious metals is largely dependent on the London Stock Exchange. Everything is running, everything is changing, the picture is about the same here, but the roughly fixed prices for today are 30-50 rubles per gram of silver.
Why, unlike gold, is it so cheap? It has always been this way, silver has always been less valuable. The price of products can be much higher if inserts from semi-precious stones are used in the work, a separate payment is for the work of a jeweler. If we compare with the cost of gold, we see a huge difference, although the quality of silver items does not differ much from gold items. But precious metals such as gold and silver will never depreciate, and their value is not affected by inflation.
The metric system is used by many countries, including Russia. A maiden's head in a kokoshnik indicates that in front of you is a product for which 875 silver assay was taken. Also in the USSR they used certain symbols. Thanks to her, the composition of the alloy of jewelry was determined. At that time, this was the same sample 875 with a star. Inside the brand itself, one could see the symbol of the Soviet era - the hammer and sickle, and the number itself was indicated next to it.
Applications
To this day, silver goods continue to be in great demand. Jewelry fineness 875 is successfully used for the manufacture of jewelry, tableware, decor items. The most common products made of silver with a test of 875 are rings, earrings, pendants, chains and bracelets are much less often produced.
You can see how inexpensive semi-precious stones of natural origin and artificially grown, such as amethyst, smoky and rose quartz, jasper, turquoise, cubic zirconia and many others, are used as an additional decoration. Thanks to modern technologies using radiation and spraying, items made of silver of sample 875 acquire a unique shade that an ordinary man in the street cannot distinguish from white gold. On the one hand, this fact leads to delusions and even fraud, and on the other hand, beautiful, highly artistic things can be purchased for a much lower cost.
How do you recognize silver?
After we figured out the question, 875 standard - what is it, gold or silver, we will find out how to distinguish the first precious metal from the second. First of all, you need to pay attention to the cost of the goods: the price of silver is an order of magnitude lower than the cost of gold. Silver is very popular and that is why it is very often counterfeited. For these purposes, aluminum, zinc and even lead are used. There are also cases when the items are slightly covered with a silver layer. Pay attention to the presence of a stamp: if it is erased or is not clearly visible, this is a fake.
Not always bought silver items can be considered counterfeit if they have turned black. In this case, toothpaste will help to restore their former shine. The quality of a product can be checked in several ways. First of all, this is not only the presence of a stamp, but also its numerical value, do not forget about the peculiarities of the very type of print, which looks like a barrel. Professionals in their field can very clearly distinguish silver from gold. This is due to the fact that white gold products contain palladium and platinum, which give a unique cold tint, while silver products, as you understand, include less expensive metals, for example, copper. It, combined with silver, gives a completely different shade.
With the use of new technologies, spraying can be performed so professionally that you cannot do without special reagent substances. In this case, you may also need the help of a jeweler. There is another old, even barbaric way of recognizing silver and gold: drop iodine on the product. If you have gold in front of you, then you will see a dark spot on its surface. If it turns out to be silver, the surface will brighten considerably.
Outcomes
Now the question as to whether the 875 standard is gold or silver is closed. As noted earlier, this is silver. And there simply cannot be gold items with such a stigma.