Silver Plated vs Real Silver: 7 Tests to Tell Them Apart 2026
Silver plated vs real silver: 7 simple home tests for caps, chains and pendants, from the 925 stamp and magnet to the ice test and XRF.
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How to Identify Real Karungali Malai: 7 Tests 2026
How to identify real karungali: 7 practical tests for ebony beads, what the fakes are made of, and why the water test alone proves nothing.
Gomti Chakra Real or Fake - 7 Checks 2026
Gomti chakra real or fake? It is a sea snail shell door, not a stone. 7 home checks - vinegar fizz, spiral, two faces, weight, seam, colour, price.
Why Is My Rudraksha Turning Black? Causes and Fixes 2026
Why is my rudraksha turning black? Darkening is normal patina from skin oil and age, not damage. The 6 causes, 3 warning signs and safe fixes.
How to Count Mukhi in Rudraksha - 6 Checks Before You Buy
A field guide on how to count mukhi in rudraksha - 6 checks that expose carved lines, filled grooves and honest miscounts before you pay a premium.
Gemstone Certification in India - The Complete 2026 Guide
Gemstone certification in India explained - which labs to trust, how to read a lab report, what BIS hallmarking covers and the 6 certificate scams to refuse.
