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Yes, unless it is worn regularly or it has an antitarnish coating. Also, a silver plated item will tarnish.
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What makes sterling silver tarnish?
exposure to substances which react with the surface of the metal, usually sulphur. Sterling silver is .925 (925%) pure silver. The other .75 is made up of an alloy consisting mainly of copper which oxidizes over time. When copper is exposed to oxygen, it darkens and eventually turns green. Sterling silver doesn't usually turn green but will turn almost black if not protected. Fine silver or .999 silver doesn't tarnish. Argentium silver is a new type of sterling silver that is tarnish-resistant. Only certain chemicals will tarnish Argentium but it will not tarnish from oxidation. Some metals that contain little to no silver are branded with names that make it seem like real silver. One of these metals is nickle silver, which doesn't contain any silver at all.
Will 925 18k gold tarnish?
.925 is a silver content. Sterling silver being 92.5% or higher silver content, the remaining alloys are 7.5%. Some alloys may slow tarnish, but there is no alloy that will eliminate the need for polishing. .750 or 18k gold wont tarnish but may change color with age depending on the remaining .250 alloys. If you are asking if 18k gold plating over a .925 sterling silver base will tarnish, the answer will be when the goldplating has worn off exposing the base metal to the elements, It will tarnish like any other silver.
Is the value of sterling silver different than 925 silver?
No. Sterling Silver is 925 Silver (they are one in the same)Sterling Silver - Sterling silver is a composition of 925 parts pure silver with 75 parts of copper
Is 925 silver from China same as UK sterling silver?
It is same amount of silver in 925 silver as in sterling silver. Sterling silver is 92.5% silver or fineness mark of 925.
Will 925 silver tarnish?
Yes, .925 silver can tarnish and appear dirty. A good polish will help keep your silver clean and prevent tarnishing.
What makes sterling silver tarnish?
exposure to substances which react with the surface of the metal, usually sulphur. Sterling silver is .925 (925%) pure silver. The other .75 is made up of an alloy consisting mainly of copper which oxidizes over time. When copper is exposed to oxygen, it darkens and eventually turns green. Sterling silver doesn't usually turn green but will turn almost black if not protected. Fine silver or .999 silver doesn't tarnish. Argentium silver is a new type of sterling silver that is tarnish-resistant. Only certain chemicals will tarnish Argentium but it will not tarnish from oxidation. Some metals that contain little to no silver are branded with names that make it seem like real silver. One of these metals is nickle silver, which doesn't contain any silver at all.
Will 925 18k gold tarnish?
.925 is a silver content. Sterling silver being 92.5% or higher silver content, the remaining alloys are 7.5%. Some alloys may slow tarnish, but there is no alloy that will eliminate the need for polishing. .750 or 18k gold wont tarnish but may change color with age depending on the remaining .250 alloys. If you are asking if 18k gold plating over a .925 sterling silver base will tarnish, the answer will be when the goldplating has worn off exposing the base metal to the elements, It will tarnish like any other silver.
Is the value of sterling silver different than 925 silver?
No. Sterling Silver is 925 Silver (they are one in the same)Sterling Silver - Sterling silver is a composition of 925 parts pure silver with 75 parts of copper
Is 925 silver from China same as UK sterling silver?
It is same amount of silver in 925 silver as in sterling silver. Sterling silver is 92.5% silver or fineness mark of 925.
Will 925 silver tarnish?
Yes, .925 silver can tarnish and appear dirty. A good polish will help keep your silver clean and prevent tarnishing.
Is 3262 sterling silver?
No. The standard number for sterling silver is 925, or .925.
Is 925 mark on silver sterling silver?
According to policy and practice, 925 sterling silver must have be marked 925 on the item.
Does 925 show on black hills gold?
925 is the international hallmark for sterling silver, it is not gold If it is gold-colored, then it is gold-plated sterling
Is 925 sterling silver or silver?
Sterling silver is 92.5% silver and usually the rest (7.5%) is copper. So .925 would be classified as sterling silver, which is in fact silver
What does 925 RCR on sterling silver mean?
The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925
Hallmark 925 on a ring what is white gold or silver?
The 925 hallmark is indicative of 92.5% Sterling Silver.
What is 925 gold?
925 is not gold.925 is Sterling Silver.
