1, jewelry store
Jewelry store is a common place to buy silver. Some jewelry stores will buy old silver jewelry, watches and other items, and the price is relatively high. The purchase price of jewelry stores may fluctuate according to market conditions.
2. Banks
Banks are also one of the places to buy silver. The silver purchased by banks is mainly investment, and the price is relatively stable. Some banks will also provide corresponding wealth management products to make it easier for investors to participate in the silver market.
3. Network platform
With the development of the Internet, more and more people began to buy silver through online platforms. For example, Taobao, JD.COM and other e-commerce platforms, as well as some specialized precious metal trading platforms. When choosing a platform, you must choose a formal and credible platform.
Matters needing attention in selecting silver ornaments:
1, look at the imprint: silver ornaments are generally stamped with the English abbreviation of silver ("s" or "Sterling"). The mark of standard silver is S925, which is 9.25,925. The imprint of foot silver is S990. But there are also many countries that don't print paper money on silver ornaments. Or 9.25925 marks. There are also thousands of silver labels or S999.
2. Color inspection: Silver ornaments are mostly yellowish silvery white with soft metallic luster. Due to easy oxidation, the color will turn dark yellow and white after a long time.
3. Weighing weight: the density of silver is10.53g/cm3. Smaller than platinum and gold, it won't fall off by hand. Steel needles can be marked or bent. In this way, it can be distinguished from German platinum, K gold or imitation silver jewelry.
4. Check the hardness: the hardness of silver is lower than that of copper, but higher than that of lead and tin. You can use pins to test the inconspicuous parts of jewelry. If the needle slips, it is difficult to leave traces on the surface, which can be judged as copper jewelry; If it is made of lead and tin, the trace is obvious; If the object has traces but is not obvious, it can be preliminarily judged as silver jewelry.