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989 is a higher silver content than Sterling which is 925 / 1000
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What is worth more sterling silver or silver?
"Sterling silver" refers to the purity of a particular silver object - specifically, sterling silver is 92.5% silver.
Is the value of sterling silver different than 925 silver?
No, sterling silver is a type of silver alloy that contains 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. Therefore, sterling silver is also referred to as 925 silver due to its composition.
What is difference between oxidized silver and sterling silver?
Oxidized silver is not necessarily sterling silver but sterling silver can be oxidized. Oxidation is a finish on silver, otherwise known as tarnish. Sterling silver can tarnish and silver plate can tarnish, too.
Is silver plating over sterling silver jewelry real sterling silver?
Yes, silver plating over sterling silver jewelry involves a layer of pure silver applied to the surface of the sterling silver. This does not change the underlying sterling silver composition of the jewelry, as it still contains at least 92.5% silver.
When and where did sterling silver begin?
Sterling silver is 92.5% silver. It is unclear exactly when it was first used. It may have been the sterling silver penny.
Can you put sterling silver in the oven?
No. The sterling silver will melt.
Does Avon sell sterling silver?
only some of their jewelery are sterling silver and it will state weither it is plated or sterling silver.
Is Gorham Chantilly Sterling solid sterling silver?
Chantilly is a pattern. Sterling silver is not pure silver, it is 925 parts out of a thouand, or 92.5% silver
How can you tell if a ring online is real sterling silver?
'Sterling' silver is real silver. Any item that is described as 'Sterling' silver will always be real silver as 'Sterling' is actually the name gives to the 925 purity of silver. Sterling is 92.5% purity. This is the standard of real silver as we know it.It will also be hallmarked with the number of fineness at 925, as classified internationally as Sterling Silver.
Silver bowl stamped sterling it is made by Rogers with an anchor on each side is it silver or silver plate?
If the bowl is stamped "sterling," it is genuine sterling silver, not silver plate.
What is the oxidation number for silver in sterling silver?
The oxidation number for silver in sterling silver is +1.
Is sterling silver magnetic?
No, sterling silver is not magnetic. Silver itself is not magnetic, and the presence of other metals in sterling silver, such as copper, also does not make it magnetic.
