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How do you say sterling silver in Chinese?

To say the words sterling silver in Chinese you say chun yin. To say these words in Korean you say seuteolling silbeo.


What are kinds of silver IE sterling and pure silver?

Sterling silver is an alloy containing 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. Pure silver, also called fine silver, contains 99.9% silver and is softer than sterling silver, making it less commonly used for functional items.


What is the percent of silver in sterling silver?

It is 92.5% - that's where the number 925 comes from often stamped on Sterling Silver. In fact it cannot be legally called Sterling Silver unless it is at least 92.5% pure silver.


What is sterling jewelry?

Jewelry made with 92.5 sterling silver called sterling silver jewelry. Sterling silver is an alloy of pure silver containing 92.5 by weight of silver and 7.5 by weight of other metals, usually copper. This 7.5% of different metal actually improves the durability of the finished product.


What is a 1950 sterling silver dime worth?

US dimes were never made in sterling silver. They were made of a slightly less pure alloy called coin silver.


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.


What is a result of silver and copper?

When silver and copper are combined, they form an alloy called sterling silver. Sterling silver is a popular material for making jewelry and household items due to its durability and shiny appearance.


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.


Is Chinese 925 SILVER REAL?

In the context of jewelry, "925 silver" refers to sterling silver, which is a real and high-quality type of silver. It contains 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals for added strength and durability. Therefore, Chinese 925 silver is considered real silver.


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?

Hi,silver plating over sterling silver is not real sterling silver.Sterling silver is a unique blend of silver and usually copper. It contains 92.5% silver, that is why the number on sterling silver jewelleries and other stuff is 925.


How do you say sterling silver in French?

Sterling silver is "l'argent sterling" in French. Other names are "argent fin" and "argent premier titre". These names would be mysterious for the vast majority of French speakers, except those who are learned in jewelry or alloys.