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Sterling silver is sometimes marked 925. It is often marked 925 because it contains 92.5% silver and 7.5% of other metals. Pure silver is too soft to make anything useful with.

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What is 926 jewelry?

926 jewelry is often a misstamp or refers to mixed metal alloys, but true sterling silver is marked 925, meaning 92.5% pure silver. At InariShines, we ensure all our silver jewelry meets high-quality standards, offering authentic 925 silver pieces with timeless elegance! ✨


Is pure gold 22 carrot true or false?

False. Pure gold is 24 karat.


Is it true ony silver atoms are in pure silver?

No, pure silver consists of silver atoms arranged in a crystalline structure. However, there may be impurities present in the form of different atoms or compounds depending on the purity level of the silver.


Is a piece of jewelry marked silver really sterling?

Not necessarily. Sterling silver is typically marked "925" to indicate it contains 92.5% silver. If a piece is simply marked "silver," it may not be sterling and could be a lower quality silver alloy or plated with silver.


What is 935 on silver mean?

935 is the purity for Argentium silver. Argentium silver is NOT sterling silver. It is a different alloy which has germanium in it which makes it less prone to tarnishing. Sterling is an alloy that has more copper in it. The copper is added to fine silver in order to make it stronger.


Why is your sterling silver ring making your finger turn green?

True sterling silver will not leave green marks on your finger. Sterling from North America is fine silver ( .999 pure) a .925 % and copper makes of the rest of the alloy. Other locations will ofter mix fine silver with nickel. I assume whatever metal your ring is made of it oxidizing and the oxidation is rubbing off onto your skin causing a green mark to show.


What is the difference between dead-soft and half-hard sterling silver wire?

Truly pure silver is dead soft and doesn't get brittle. In fact true pure silver goes dead soft.


Is 929 silver better than 925?

Well, honey, let me break it down for you. 925 silver is sterling silver, which means it's 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals. On the other hand, 929 silver is a bit purer at 92.9% silver. So technically, yes, 929 silver is slightly better in terms of silver content, but in reality, the difference is so minimal that most people wouldn't even notice.


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The Old Lights supported a return to pure and basic Puritan beliefs true or false?

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Is 925 sterling silver from China true sterling?

Hi,you can check your `sterling silver` jewellery from China with these easy tricks:You may test it with nitric acid. In an inconspicuous place on the item, lightly scratch or scuff a small spot and apply a tiny drop of nitric acid to the spot. Silver plated brass, nickel silver or low quality silver alloys will turn green when a drop of nitric acid is applied because of the high copper content. Sterling will turn a creamy color. If it turns black, it is coin silver. When testing items you suspect may be silver plated, use a small file to cut through any plating or lacquer in a discreet area on the item. If you see a gold color, you can assume it is brass that has been silver plated.Another test is to use a magnet. Sterling silver will not stick to a magnet, but just because the piece does not stick does not mean that it is sterling silver. Therefore, use this only as a secondary test.