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To tell if something is real sterling silver there can be a sterling stamp placed on the actual item, since it is illegal to place that stamp if it is not real. There is also an old trick, which may or may not be real, that claims if you rub it against hair, and it smells like metal it is not real.
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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
How can one tell if a sterling silver chain is real?
Sterling silver can easily be differentiated from plated silver if the silver was made in the United States. It will either say 'sterling' on the metal or have an engraving of its purity. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver. If it was made outside the United States, there will be a different stamp applied to it.
How can sterling silver candlesticks be cleaned?
One way to properly clean a sterling silver candlestick is to put the candlestick in a pot of boiling water and add bicard soda to it. This causes all of the black on the candlestick to rise up from it, effectively cleaning it.
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.
How much is sterling silver per gram?
About 86 cents. At the time of writing, one gram of pure silver is worth $0.93 and since sterling silver is 92.5% pure, you take 93 cents time .925 which gives you about 86 cents. The spot price of silver changes daily so what is current right now might not be current a day from now. [December 23, 2010]
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 does 830S mean on Dutch silver?
830S means that the silver content is 830/1000 (.830 silver content is less silver than sterling) and that it is made in one of the Scandinavian countries. The S after 830 or 925 indicates Scandinavian origins, not Holland.
Value of 12 placesettings of sterling silver flatware?
how much sterling silver is in one place setting
Where can one find sterling silver number charms?
Sterling silver number charms are not very challenging to find at all. In order to find sterling silver number charms, one can visit the Charm Factory website.
How can one tell if a sterling silver chain is real?
Sterling silver can easily be differentiated from plated silver if the silver was made in the United States. It will either say 'sterling' on the metal or have an engraving of its purity. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver. If it was made outside the United States, there will be a different stamp applied to it.
What are the advantages of a gold charm bracelet versus one make of sterling silver?
Some advantages to a gold charm bracelet versus one made of sterling silver are: Gold lasts longer than silver would, they are cheaper than sterling silver.
When was One Silver Piece created?
One Silver Piece was created in 1976.
What is the duration of One Silver Piece?
The duration of One Silver Piece is 1.62 hours.
Where could one find sterling silver earnings?
One could find sterling silver earrings from any number of local jewelry dealers or department stores. Sterling silver earrings are also readily available online from any desired online retailer.
Is FB Rogers Silver Co real silver or sterling?
Silver flatware is either sterling or silverplate over a base metal. Pure (.999) silver is too soft to use for eating utensils. Most FB Rogers products were quadruple silver plate over copper or another base metal, but a few of their patterns were sterling silver. The genuine sterling pieces carry one of the following pattern numbers: 118, 142, 144, 149, 164, 250, 400, 700 or 1636. These will also have the word "Sterling" stamped on the bottom of each piece. If it doesn't say "sterling," it is silver plate.
How do determine the price of sterling silver dishes.?
There are two answers to this question. 1. There is silver melt value to your piece; this number is determined by the ration of silver to inert base metals of the makeup. such as sterling silver is 925/1000 of silver. The weight of the piece times the market value for 925 silver will give you the melt value. Mind, no one is going to pay you full melt value. You can expect to be paid somewhere 50% o 70% of that number. 2. Then there is aesthetic value; this value is determined buy the manufacturer's hallmarks, condition, and public demand. This value is easily discovered by checking on line, find something similar in dimensions, manufacturer, silver content and weight. Or check with a local antique dealer or the manufacturer/reseller website.
Is a necklace marked 926 Italy worth anything?
Those marks mean that it's .925 (sterling) silver and was made in Italy. The intrinsic value of the silver would depend on weight, but can be less than the market value of the item. For example, a very old piece of silver jewelry from a historic period, or one designed by a famous dead artist, could have value to collectors. A valuation can be done by a qualified appraiser, and requires more information than just the alloy of silver used (the .925, aka sterling).
