How to distinguish real silver?

A good day to all my CS friends, and wishing you all well!

My wife and I go walking a lot these days, for the simple fact that we had a (minor) car crash and thus are with a car with broken shock-absorbers, being repaired .. no wheels for some time.

This afternoon, returning from the funny movie “Open Season” (worth seeing with kids; that bear is incredible!) we found two earrings on the street, made of silver rods.

They are more than 2 mm in diameter, and more than 15 cm. long (were rings, I bent them straight), so they are perfect for home-making CS, as I have done since I met this fine way of miracle water.

I would like to know if there is any do-it-yourself way of knowing if the silver is real, and not sterling. Maybe a bath of some vinegar, or other citric liquid? Should there be a mark on the rods (like much seen on gold)? Or do we simply go and see a goldsmith for an answer?

If you could help me unravel this enigma, please do.

Thanks in advance, and we’ll be in touch

Faith

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