How to Recognise a Genuine 925 Silver Frame – A Practical Guide to Authenticity

 Today, everything looks like silver — but not everything is. In a market full of plated finishes, vague labels and well-presented imitations, recognising a genuine 925 silver frame has become an act of awareness.

That’s why SEC OF FLORENCE is here to explain, clearly and simply, how to tell the real from the fake.

🔍 1. Check the hallmark

Every solid silver item sold in the UK (and across Europe) must legally bear an official hallmark. In our case: ★1174 FI

This code guarantees:

• Silver purity (925/1000)

• Traceability of the maker

• Legal responsibility of the brand

❌ No hallmark? It’s not silver. ❌ Printed on paper? It’s not a guarantee.

🧪 2. Be wary of vague descriptions

Phrases like:

• “Silver-plated”

• “Silver effect”

• “Silver finish”

…are warning signs. Only the term “925 silver” with a stamped hallmark on the metal ensures authenticity.

🖐 3. Feel it, observe it, listen to it

A genuine silver frame:

• Has a noticeable weight

• Isn’t overly shiny — it has natural, soft reflections

• Doesn’t sound hollow when gently tapped

• Has a solid wood back, not plastic

💎 4. Choose makers who sign their work

Those who work with real silver sign it. Those who imitate it, hide it.

Every SEC OF FLORENCE frame is:

• Made from solid 925 silver

• Hand-finished

• Protected with anti-tarnish treatment

• Hallmarked with ★1174 FI

• Shipped directly from our workshop in Florence

✨ Final Thoughts

Recognising real silver is simple. All it takes is a trained eye, a skilled hand… and a brand with nothing to hide.

Because those who work with real silver… hallmark it.

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