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How can a person determine if sterling silver rings are genuine?
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∙ 11y ago
A person can determine whether a sterling silver ring is genuine by dropping their ring into a bowl of vinegar. If it isn't silver, a reaction will occur.
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How can you determine if my item is sterling silver?
Look on the inside, edges or clasp of the piece for the number 925. If it has that number then it is sterling 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
What is the 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 much silver in 5000 grams of sterling silver?
Sterling silver contains 92.5% silver, so there are 4,625 grams of silver in 5,000 grams of sterling silver.
What is genuine silver?
Is genuine silver the same as sterling silver
Did the standard silver co ltd Toronto produce silver plated or sterling silver dishes?
They did both genuine sterling and sterling plate, the genuine flatware and dishes will be marked Sterling.
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 does 325 Italy mean on silver jewelry?
It means it is genuine sterling silver made in Italy
How can you determine the amount of silver in sterling silver cutlery?
To find the amount of silver in sterling silver cutlery, look for a makers mark. If it is present, then the silver is .925 pure.
How can you determine if my item is sterling silver?
Look on the inside, edges or clasp of the piece for the number 925. If it has that number then it is sterling silver.
What does made in Italy stamped 325 on rope braclet mean?
It means that it is Genuine Sterling Silver and made in Italy.
Is .925 silver the same as sterling silver?
Yes. Sterling refers to the original purity of silver in British coinage (the "Pound Sterling"), which was 92.5% (or 0.925) silver.
A tray I have is non-magnetic which makes me think it is sterling silver. How do you determine if something is silver plated or sterling silver?
In the US, sterling silver will ALWAYS be hallmarked with the word "sterling" or "925." Silver plated will never be hallmarked. Anything plated with a precious metal, no matter how thick the plating, will never be hallmarked.Neither sterling nor silverplate is magnetic, unless the plating is over a steel or iron core, which is rarely the case.
What does sr on a ring mean?
SR on a ring typically stands for "Sterling Silver," indicating that the ring is made of genuine sterling silver. Sterling silver is a popular metal for jewelry due to its durability and classic appearance.
Can silver be marked 945?
No. Jewelry stamped 925, .925 or "sterling" is genuine sterling, not silverplate.
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
