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

 Today, everything looks like silver — but not everything is. In a market full of anodized coatings, vague labels, and well-packaged imitations, recognizing a genuine 925 sterling 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. Look for the hallmark

Every solid silver item sold in the U.S. and Europe must legally display an official hallmark. In our case: ★1174 FI

This code guarantees:

• Silver purity (925/1000)

• Traceability of the maker

• Legal responsibility of the brand

❌ If there’s no hallmark, it’s not silver. ❌ If it’s only printed on paper, it’s not a guarantee.

🧪 2. Beware of vague labels

Phrases like:

• “Silver-plated”

• “Silver effect”

• “Silver finish”

…are red flags. Only the term “925 sterling silver” with a stamped hallmark on the metal means it’s real.

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

A real silver frame:

• Has a noticeable weight

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

• Doesn’t sound hollow when lightly tapped

• Has a wooden back, not plastic

💎 4. Choose a maker who signs their work

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

Every SEC OF FLORENCE frame is:

• Made of solid 925 sterling silver

• Hand-finished

• Protected with anti-tarnish treatment

• Hallmarked with ★1174 FI

• Shipped directly from our studio in Florence

✨ Final Thoughts

Recognizing 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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