Are they silver????

[Rustic Charm]

I've been given some head pins and thong ends, on the packets they say silver, but i have my doubts, how can i find out if they are or not????

[lynnm]

I got my wires all muddled so I filed the end and it soon showed which was plated and which was sterling.

[ps_bond]

A touchstone and acids is the classic way. Try looking for a Troy test kit?