Is sterling silver magnetic?

fan20000 · Post by **fan20000** » Tue May 12, 2009 4:18 am

I just bought a sterling silver bracelet.
But I found that the clasps on both ends are magnetic and the rest of the bracelet is not magnetic.
There is a 925 stamp on one clasp.
Is sterling silver magnetic?
Thanks for your help.

Ruby

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Post by **dognose** » Tue May 12, 2009 4:39 am

Hi Ruby,

Welcome to the Forum.

No, silver is not magnetic. It could be, however that your magnet is picking up the the steel spring component of the clasp.

Trev.
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Post by **JLDoggett** » Tue May 12, 2009 10:29 pm

It could also have a magnet-clasp, a fairly new addition to the jeweler's tool-box.
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