https://community.qvc.com/t5/Jewelry/QVC-sterling-is-it-real/m-p/89441#M6887 <P>I recently purchased J153733 sterling silver bracelet and J153732 sterling silver necklace.</P> <P>I have experience in metalsmithing in sterling silver and gold, and also have an extensive collection of sterling pieces. This is my first sterling purchase from QVC.</P> <P>These two pieces are very attractive in design, but something seems off about the metal. It is very white in color, not cool to the touch, and sort of has a "plastic" feel to it. When compared to my other sterling bracelets, it just looks fake.</P> <P>Others who have experience with QVC sterling silver: is there something odd about their fabrication? I am thinking of taking the pieces to a jeweler for an expert opinion, but meanwhile wanted to ask this forum.</P> <P>Yes, I see the .925 stamp, but something just seems different with these.</P> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:15:06 GMT PodyPo 2011-06-21T16:15:06Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Jewelry/QVC-sterling-is-it-real/m-p/89441#M6887 <P>I recently purchased J153733 sterling silver bracelet and J153732 sterling silver necklace.</P> <P>I have experience in metalsmithing in sterling silver and gold, and also have an extensive collection of sterling pieces. This is my first sterling purchase from QVC.</P> <P>These two pieces are very attractive in design, but something seems off about the metal. It is very white in color, not cool to the touch, and sort of has a "plastic" feel to it. When compared to my other sterling bracelets, it just looks fake.</P> <P>Others who have experience with QVC sterling silver: is there something odd about their fabrication? I am thinking of taking the pieces to a jeweler for an expert opinion, but meanwhile wanted to ask this forum.</P> <P>Yes, I see the .925 stamp, but something just seems different with these.</P> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:15:06 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Jewelry/QVC-sterling-is-it-real/m-p/89441#M6887 PodyPo 2011-06-21T16:15:06Z