Is 18k Acid NOT Enough to Test Silver? You'll Be Shocked!

In this video, we examine how to test silver with 18k acid and why it might not be enough. We'll also discuss what other types of tests might be necessary to confirm the purity of the silver.
It's important to be prepared for any silver testing situation, so be sure to watch this video to see how to test silver with 18k acid and why it might not be enough. If other tests confirm that the silver is not pure, then you'll know what to do next!

[@Jaxie.99]

Thank you so much! I have to re-test everything but at least I will feel confidant in the results. Your video should be in the top search list for #silver testing jewelry

[@yourvintagebeauties]

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[@luluchic1]

This video was such an eye-opener for all of us, Yana. What a great conclusion to this experiment. 👍 I think the lesson here is that there may be false positives when testing silver with an 18k solution so its always good to double check with the traditional silver testing solution if one wants to be certain. Awesome informative video, my friend. You did a great job clearing up the mystery of that bunch of "silver." It was just too good to be true. 😉

[@yourvintagebeauties]

Exactly my outcome of this experiment :(

[@Jaxie.99]

I think I will use the red acid testing first from now on, but first eliminate any acid issue with the control experiment

[@cindyh6849]

That was pretty darn cool, I think you proved it is best to use silver test acid. Thanks for that. I will use the right way!

[@yourvintagebeauties]

Thank you so much. It was so bothering me....

[@rama6590]

Thank you for this video! It was very informative and easy to understand. It was exactly what I needed to overcome my uncertainty when I test jewelry!

[@yvonne1037]

Wow, thank you for doing this experiment on video and sharing with us, great information. I’ve enjoyed this video and it is definitely valuable to me. I learn something new on every video. I look forward to more of your videos 😊

[@hannahmabry1559]

Wow! Great info!! Thank you for doing this video!

[@yourvintagebeauties]

You are so welcome!

[@marlindawestrope4553]

I really enjoyed the presentation and educational results! I hope all jewellery sellers view. Very informative 🥰

[@karenparada5241]

Thank you so much for going to the trouble of presenting this experiment! He he help!

[@yourvintagebeauties]

You bet!

[@xxzcfdxc]

Now I'm gonna be skeptical about KZbin resellers only using the gold acid to test silver. This is such an informative video.

[@juanitadavis3239]

Excellent video!

[@dannimcintyre1250]

I think you are right best to test with proper solution. ❤️

[@yourvintagebeauties]

I am just looking after the KZbin buyers who may buy an item thinking that it is silver based only on the 18k testing.

[@stephver]

This is the best video in a while. The jewelry is fun, but the correct information is imperative. Thank you for going the extra mile! ❤

[@yourvintagebeauties]

You are so welcome! I just couldnt stop thinking about it. It drove me crazy....

[@stephver]

@@yourvintagebeauties brb. Going to retest all of my listed “.925 silver” :) Will also buy something from you to say thank you!

[@yourvintagebeauties]

@@stephver You dont need to buy anything from me :) Just your "Thank You" is so much more to me

[@stephver]

@@yourvintagebeauties well, I was looking at a Betsey Johnson necklace but it sold. I want to!!!

[@yourvintagebeauties]

@@stephver 😘🥰😍

[@Susanasart]

Thank you so much dear 💞💞💞

[@yourvintagebeauties]

Thank you for watching!

[@stephver]

Love the intro!

[@digginggopher]

Im in Canada so grain of salt, but I believe that USA nickels are made of cupronickel and not coper clad in nickel It's the same with Canadian nickels between 1983 and 1999, those are cupronickel

[@yourvintagebeauties]

I belive you are correct

[@marymcdonald3778]

It must turn blue with an alloy with silver. Wow - great video!

[@yourvintagebeauties]

Thank you!

[@erickapoppe9696]

This is GREAT! Ty!

[@Steelythestacker]

I just bought the JSP test kit with 10 14 and 18k and silver test solutions. In my instructions it says that sterling, .925, can turn a milky white or blue with the silver test solution.

[@yourvintagebeauties]

It will, BUT some NON silver metals can turn that color too. I have a video about it.

[@katherinebenner3715]

Could the one the jeweler said wasn’t silver be silver plated?

[@yourvintagebeauties]

No, silver solution would react a bit at least

[@stephver]

Sending this to another KZbinr. ❤

[@brendapemberton3822]

I need to buy silver testers solutions

[@yourvintagebeauties]

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[@bradbecker6818]

I think it’s silver all day long. I could see some red on the silver acid test but it was darker so I’m thinking it’s just not as pure

[@yourvintagebeauties]

You think? I will re test. Thank you very much 😊

[@juanlupita1996]

It could be a lower quality of silver, perhaps 500-800 silver?

[@sherylynscrapit]

Just buff it off with 1000 grit sandpaper:)

[@RetroBandCT]

Maybe that broken bracelet is silver plated?

[@yourvintagebeauties]

Probably!

[@hiddenpixie4579]

Yes, I cringe when I watch other resellers calling something silver and gold without a cross check.

[@bernardcolbert4523]

Your item is silver plated. The 18K acid scratch test method works perfectly, every time! You need to file past the plating. When in doubt (if you don't mind ruining the piece) File past the surface and pour 14K acid onto the wound. If it turns any type of blueish green color, it's NOT solid silver. Same is always true for gold testing. If you only test the surface, your item may give a false positive. A heavily plated item is gold on the outside!! Minor point of difference of opinion. I would never describe the color 18K solution as blue- or even bluish. It turns milky white. No blue tone whatsovever.

[@yourvintagebeauties]

To be honest, it doesn't. I have a video where 18k showed blue while it wasn't silver.

[@bernardcolbert4523]

I guess that's what I'm saying, if it's silver, it should be white- never blue : )

[@lindasjewelrycollectionandmore]

Great video yana. Call me

[@yourvintagebeauties]

Will do