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It will state "sterling" on it in most cases
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Is sterling silver a compound or a mixture?
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver and another metal (usually copper). The alloy is a mixture of the 2 metals, not a compound. To be called sterling silver it needs to have at least 92.5 percent silver. Pure silver is too soft to be useful (such as in silverware or jewelry). The alloy has the advantage of being stronger than pure silver. See related Wikipedia article.
Does sterling silver always have a 925?
Sterling silver jewelry and silverware is not alwaysmarked "925". Both silver jewelry and sterlingware can also be marked "Ster", "STER", or "Sterling". Silver jewelry may also be stamped "MEXICO". Sometimes this stamp accompanies another sterling marking; sometimes it is the only marking.You can learn more about other silver markings and gold markings at the link below.
Sterling silver is an alloy combining 925 parts pure silver and 75 parts of another metal such as copper What percent of sterling silver is not puer silver?
i donot know monkey.....
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.
Were can you find nice sterling silver silverware?
Sterling silver silverware can be found at many antique shops. Pawn shops, estate sales and even rummage sales frequently have sterling silver silverware.
Does IS stamped on William A Rodgers silverware indicate sterling silver?
no it means international silver
What is International Silver Company XII silverware worth?
Do these two silverware companies use sterling silver or silverplate: Internationl & co., and Imperial.
Is antique silverware that is only marked sterling plated?
Sterling means that an item is solid silver of a certain quality, not plated.
What does pat 1895 with a lion and an anchor and a third symbol sterling mean on silverware?
That is the symbol for Gorham silver. Perhaps you found Patent 1895 on the back of silverware.
Is there green on old sterling silver silverware?
Green is an extreme form of tarnish and corosion. Is a devaluatiin for sure
How can you tell which WM Rogers silverware is silver and which is silver plate?
If it is sterling it will be imprinted on the piece. Otherwise it is silver plate. Most Rogers Brothers is silver plate.
Is sterling silver a compound or a mixture?
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver and another metal (usually copper). The alloy is a mixture of the 2 metals, not a compound. To be called sterling silver it needs to have at least 92.5 percent silver. Pure silver is too soft to be useful (such as in silverware or jewelry). The alloy has the advantage of being stronger than pure silver. See related Wikipedia article.
Does sterling silver always have a 925?
Sterling silver jewelry and silverware is not alwaysmarked "925". Both silver jewelry and sterlingware can also be marked "Ster", "STER", or "Sterling". Silver jewelry may also be stamped "MEXICO". Sometimes this stamp accompanies another sterling marking; sometimes it is the only marking.You can learn more about other silver markings and gold markings at the link below.
Is Rodgers Nickel Silver Sterling silver?
No, Rodgers nickel silver is silver plated. In fact, 99 times out of 100, sterlingware (sterling silverware, platters, and tea sets) are marked "Sterling", "Ster", or "925". Other silver markings also indicate silver plate, such as "Community Silver", "Oneida", and "Triple Silver". Visit the link below to learn more about various silver markings.
Is silverware considered a pure element?
No ordinary silverware is considered a pure element, because even "sterling silver", the most nearly pure grade used commercially for silverware, is only 92.5 % pure, with copper constituting most of the remaining 7.5 %.
How much silver in silverware?
Sterling Silver contains (by law) 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% of other metals - typically copper. Another way to describe the silver content of an alloy is by its millesimal fineness (the parts per thousand of pure metal, by mass, in an alloy). For sterling silver this is a minimum of 925.
