IS TEMU STERLING SILVER JEWELLERY REAL OR FAKE??????

[@Mizai]

i found a big silver platter at my thriftstore for 50 cents weighs around 240 grams it had that weathered silver look and my local gold store confirmed as real

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@Mizai wow that’s like 500x your money. Great score. I would even try selling for over scrap

[@Mizai]

it's a beautiful platter so might keep it for myself

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@Mizai you should. I would recommend polishing it also.

[@tammymcdowell9526]

I got a ring there I wear all the time. It has not turned green on my finger or turned colors . It's beautiful

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@tammymcdowell9526 thanks good. Temu can be hit and miss

[@HB-xw6im]

Which seller pls?

[@kathleenmichelet6493]

They will refund it "not as pictured"

[@robynsegg]

Over the past 4 or 5 years, I've bought a few "sterling silver" rings from Wish (Temu's rival, or should I say, "Temu's Temu".). The first two rings weren't too bad. The black printing on the rings wore off, (due to washing my hands but for the most part, they were fine. Despite the printing the still look pretty good on my fingers. My fingers didn't "turn green" and the rings diidn't tarnish. The rest... tarnished. I know it's my fault for sometimes forgetting to take them off when washing my hands. But here's the part that I don't get. The last three I bought were stamped "925" on the inside of the ring (the others weren't) and were advertised that they were garaunteed not to tarnish. Now, I'm trying to remove this pinkish tint off of these rings. I've tried making a baking soda paste, but it hasn't work. Any help?

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@robynsegg pinkish colour is the silver plating wearing off and showing the copper underneath. Nothing you can do to fix it

[@TheRealSlimShady143]

This calms my nerves while putting a temu charm on my pandora bracelet! Thank you!

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@TheRealSlimShady143 anytime. Also I know peoples does charms also, or you could buy real Pandora charms on eBay

[@xneurotoxic]

would you be able to test some other temu jewellery like earrings and body piercings? they are really cheap but they do claim they are made from safe materials; and yet and since they go directly inside the hole in the body, a lot of people got scared for their health because there were some news about harmful materials in temu stuff

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@xneurotoxic I’ll be honest I would not be the right person. As even stainless steel would have to be exrayed

[@noxplanationgaming]

Here is a tip, these descriptions can lie about being sterling silver but the descriptions often don't. So look at the main material listed before buying something like this. (Could you confirm my theory?)

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@noxplanationgaming thanks I looked and they all stated sterling silver made. Many just say silvery. I liked for a while

[@MontanaPDX]

Someone else did a couple of videos, most were real with the 925 as the metal listed in the material specs, but a few were fakes.

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@MontanaPDX that’s what I found. It’s a 50/50 chance

[@andrefraser7309]

I was going to say the same thing the description bellow tells u if it's copper coated with silver iv baught alot of silver from temu and had no issues because I always double check the product discretion.

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@andrefraser7309 I did read the description and only bought when they said it’s real sterling silver

[@coolguymcgee123]

What is the weight of the bracelet? For $12, I wonder how close to spot they are selling at

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@coolguymcgee123 it’s 6 grams so around 40% of spot. It’s a good deal, just bad build quality

[@isaian2e]

I recall buying a sterling silver heavy necklace with a sterling silver pendant. It was stamped .925 + made in china. I thought i had gotten a deal at 50$ because of how heavy it was. Took it to a jeweler and it turns out it was only silver coated. Metal underneath was a lead mixture. I told myself sterling silver from China never again.

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@isaian2e I agree. If i was wearing it I wouldn’t buy from China

[@TheJournalCEO]

If you got 3 real, 3 fake... that's only a 50% that the 925 sterling you're getting is real. Not good odds for me. I cancelled my Temu "sterling" silver order so I don't chance it for those low odds. Did all items you bought specifically say 925 sterling silver, or did yours say "silvery?"

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@TheJournalCEO I agree. I checked and all said 925 sterling. None said silvery. You have to check really hard with Temu

[@bellsina7150]

Who else came here because they were on temu and thought that the prices seemed really odd.

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@bellsina7150 hahaha that’s why I bought them

[@bsleezy859]

I’ve gotten necklaces from temu that say 925 and they changed to a reddish color so now I only buy the silver n moissanite

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@bsleezy859 ok Temu can be hit and miss

[@ANDYDAVIRGO]

​@@vintagesterlingfinds same. Mine turns reddish after wearing it. Idk what that means.

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@ANDYDAVIRGO probably copper plated

[@A.S-y9q]

For someone who isn’t familiar with jewellery could you explain the process of testing for fake jewellery and what acid things (I don’t know the right words) you need to test for this stuff if you get what I’m saying…? Like a “how to test for fake jewellery and what you need to do it” kinda thing

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@A.S-y9q try this one. It was my first KZbin video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnTRlp2JqrhpfNUsi=fCVJTq7hEyVnVVQ9

[@A.S-y9q]

@@vintagesterlingfinds thank you so much exactly what I’m looking for watching now

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@A.S-y9q thanks so much

[@emilymulcahy]

You're using way too much acid

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@emilymulcahy I know, the chain is thin, so I did to show it better

[@emilymulcahy]

@@vintagesterlingfinds too much acid can give a false negative by diluting the silver dust you're rubbing off, less acid also means less money

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@emilymulcahy I have never seen a false negative. I only did it for the video to show better. Also where I live acid is $4 per bottle and only lasts 6 months

[@emilymulcahy]

@@vintagesterlingfinds it's way more expensive here, like $16 for a set of acids lol

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@emilymulcahy yes I buy from the only supplier in Canada. They buy it from the source. So I get it crazy cheap

[@TheMoon12390]

Thanks. Appreciate this.

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@TheMoon12390 thanks for watching

[@noxplanationgaming]

Very underrated channel

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@noxplanationgaming thanks so much

[@dewaynedeason5]

That’s very interesting. I’ve never trusted temu enough to buy anything from them.

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@dewaynedeason5 I buy lots from them. For cheaper items they are great. For anything expensive I would not

[@TheresaLourens]

I buy and am happy. It depends on what you buy. Don't buy Jewellery with Copper in.

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@TheresaLourens I agree always quality over quantity

[@s.f.8867]

The problem that these pieces will be sold again and they are marked as silver and one piece can fool many customers this way.

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@s.f.8867 exactly the fake ones I threw away

[@CE-jl1lv]

It’s so confusing because it seems played in 925? I tested over 20 rings tonight and I will say two stones came back as sapphire which was surprising… but all the marked 925 was fake. The “rose gold” was even stamped 925 which is weird

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@CE-jl1lv the stones could by cubic zirconia. Those diamond testers are not accurate. I did test all of them off camera to confirm the results

[@ItzMissMary]

Links to he good one ?

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@ItzMissMary this seller is good share.temu.com/ciFOtbmpqRA

[@fatemehfarrokh430]

What's the name of the acid?

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@fatemehfarrokh430 I use only JSP jewellery acid. It is the best quality

[@jimfrost5287]

The problem is the purity is probably not 925 lower grade which your test will not be accurate

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@jimfrost5287 I saw copper underneath. Also I have had some low quality Mexican silver and the test worked fine

[@GemUnicornn]

I thifted a huge bag of silver charms so i should probably do that before I melt them down

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@GemUnicornn yes I would. Charms often can be fake.

[@mickeyminnie1792]

Probably only the clasp is sterling.

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@mickeyminnie1792 I tested all over and the whole thing is sterling

[@quagmier3]

Wow that was enlightening. That is a poor success rate for a company that guarantees what they sell. Hopefully someone at Temu sees your video and chooses to do something positive to their very flawed quality control. Thank you for sharing.

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@quagmier3 thanks so much for watching. I agree. I wish they looked slightly better at what they sold

[@emilymulcahy]

The They guarantee it and they give you your money back if it's not what you paid for, and sometimes you don't even have to return it , They stand by their guarantee

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@emilymulcahy yes for me they have my money back and said keep it

[@emilymulcahy]

@@vintagesterlingfinds I've returned a ton of things, they've never asked for anything back, at least one thing per order, I've made 35 orders, literally if you don't like it or it's not what you thought it was, return it and donate whatever it is, they stand by their guarantees

[@aleepeyton313]

I got some, turned me green.

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@aleepeyton313 I’m not surprised

[@HB-xw6im]

Anyone knows of good reputable sellers that actually have real silver pieces?

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@HB-xw6im I would try those jewellery stores in the mall

[@waynedevoid3216]

how do they get away with selling fake stuff likethe rings theres got to be something that can be done to this dump

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@waynedevoid3216 I don’t think much as they are self regulating in China

[@blackpearl9504]

Even with a couple that somewhat seemed to Mark positive for sterling. The quality looks terrible, an extremely fragile.

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@blackpearl9504 exactly. This is a case of you get what you pay for

[@koilvondailey8030]

I always buy my acid from a reputable dealer

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@koilvondailey8030 thank you. I have bought from bad sellers and the acid is weak

[@AliciaMunoz-fk9lk]

You should mention the brands that are real and fake

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@AliciaMunoz-fk9lk ok unfortunately there are no brands listed anywhere

[@AliciaMunoz-fk9lk]

@vintagesterlingfinds if you look at your order there is brands posted on the actual website. Or the actual order will say who the seller is. I know Ive ordered from them a lot If you know how to do returns which you mentioned you'd return the broken item then you know where to look for the brand or seller same thing we want to know who not to buy from

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@ thanks I looked it up and the two to stay away from are fashion talent jewelry and fine jewelry factory. I’m sorry I didn’t know I could see the seller

[@aliciamunoz5647]

Thank you That's ok It's good to learn something new every😊 Can you try buying from the other 2 to see if it's hit and miss or if all their jewelry is real? Thanks🤗

[@AliciaMunoz-fk9lk]

@@aliciamunoz5647 I'm wondering if the jewelry that was found to be real is hit and miss or if you order a few more pieces, if they are real as well . Just curious 🧐🤨

[@victormaldonado2582]

I always get my acid from the kid down the street

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@victormaldonado2582 hahaha good one

[@normapearl3371]

There's lots of jewelrers that use 18k acid and get lots of jewelry that is real silver

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@normapearl3371 yes I do that two. I just used silver acid as it’s easier to show

[@BobbyTB425]

I found a few fake marked temu sterling silver items

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@BobbyTB425 thanks I’m my experience it’s a 50/50 chance

[@Susan-qg9tm]

Even if some of this is real 925 I would still refuse to buy from this company based on principle.

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@Susan-qg9tm fair enough, I have mixed feelings

[@blogdelsap0]

Ese sonido al raspar es horrible

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@blogdelsap0 thanks I agree

[@shannonshannonbobannon5040]

Temu is gross

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@shannonshannonbobannon5040 I have bought some cheaper items and they are hit and miss

[@tonyjacobs7088]

ON THE BROKEN CHAIN?..YOU ONLY TESTED THE CLASP NOT THE CHAIN - THAT'S A FAIL..

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@tonyjacobs7088 sorry I did test the chain off camera. I just tested it once to save time

[@bsleezy859]

I’ve gotten necklaces from temu that say 925 and they changed to a reddish color so now I only buy the silver n moissanite

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

Yes that’s because they are copper plate

[@EroticOnion23]

@@vintagesterlingfinds silver can tarnish and turn reddish, I've melted a couple of 999 silver with a propane torch to confirm they were pure. Boiling water, baking soda, aluminum foil will reverse the tarnish.

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@EroticOnion23 ok I have never seen reddish. Good information