There are many ways to determine the authenticity of silver at home.
For example, if you have access to reagents such as sulfuric acid, iodine or bleach, you can use them.
Take a cotton swab, dip it into the liquid and touch the product.
If the silver begins to darken around the perimeter of the spot, you can be sure that the metal is real.
But what's the point if the jewelry or other item is hopelessly damaged?
Instead, it is worth using another method that is absolutely harmless to silver. It is based on the use of chalk.
All you need to do is rub the item with chalk. You can do this without fear, as such contact will not harm the precious metal in any way.
If the chalk starts to turn black, you can consider that the test has been passed and you have a genuine product in front of you.