I HAVE BEEN FINDING MORE AND MORE JEWELRY IN COMMON THAT HAS BEEN INSPIRED BY ORIGINAL ARTISTS, BUT THEY HAVE THE WRONG CLASPS, AND METALS.  ONCE AGAIN, I MENTION FOR THE BEST WAY TO DECIDE IF A PIECE OF JEWELRY IS GOOD OR POT METAL, TAKE A SMALL MAGNET ALONG TO YOUR SHOPPING TRIP, IF YOU BUY IT LOW AND IT TURNS OUT TO BE GOLD OR SILVER, THAT IS A PLUS. YOU AT LEAST GET A CHANCE TO TEST IT, THAT WON'T MAKE THE SELLERS SUSPICIOUS, OR MAD IF THE ITEM IS NOT GOLD OR SILVER AND NOW HAS A MARK ON THE ITEM.   IF YOU PAY FIVE DOLLARS FOR A SILVER ITEM, THEN SELL IT FOR MORE IT IS OK.  IF YOU PAY FOR A FAKE IT WILL COST YOU MONEY.  THE GOOD METALS DON'T STICK TO A MAGNET.  HOWEVER KEEP IN MIND POT METAL ITEMS CAN BE VERY GOOD SELLERS IF THEY ARE THE RIGHT ITEMS.  THE PAYING PRICE IS THE OBJECTIVE, BUY RIGHT-SELL RIGHT.