well, I know I got it from a company that advertised it as solid and they are in USA not Chiina. I know what you mean about the plated ones though. They usually come off Ebay from China.
Also, Shawna.....Guarnaccia got one from me just like this in amber if you want to ask her if it test solid. I think she knows how to do that. She seems to be like a pro so you can trust her comments. Hope that helps ;D