Plated is cheaper, lighter china made kinda stuff. The solid sterling silver is more expensive, and people do not have allergic reactions to it. It doesn't fade or turn your skin colors like plated does.
Absolutely beautiful Hun. Sterling silver jewelry would be stamped on the piece as 925, Italy, ster or sterling. If it stamps 925 china most the time it's not real sterling silver. You can take a magnet a strong one if possible and touch the bracelet with it. If it sticks it's not real. I would LOVE TO BID SUPER BIG AND WIN if you could please take a look at the bracelet for any kind of markings? Thanks doll! Watching!