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In silver scrap wise yes 925 is more valuable.don't melt old coins they may be valued a lot more that spot silver. .900 silver is basically 90% pure 925 is 92.5% pure .999 is classed as 24ct in the silver world.but you can get purer silver around .99999.but silver can never be 100% pure it always still has other metals in it no mater how pure.
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How does the price of German silver compare with sterling silver?
German silver would be much cheaper because it is a nickel alloy that doesn't actually contain silver. Sterling silver, on the other hand, is an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper (usually). Silver is much more valuable than nickel.
Does pure silver shine more than sterling silver?
silver does shine more brightly because it's natural
Is bronze as a metal harder than sterling silver?
No it is not. Sterling silver is harder and the cost of Sterling silver is far steeper than that of bronze.
How much silver is in sterling silver?
Silver is considered sterling silver if 92.5 percent of the alloy is made of silver. There also can be no more than 7.5 percent of other metals mixed in.
Is titanium better than sterling silver?
That depends on certain criteria. Sterling Silver is more valuable, is a precious metal and titanium is not. Sterling Silver is also shiner than platinum and is actually the whitest metal there is. Sterling Silver is heavier than titanium but is weaker as it rates 4 on mohs scale. titanium rates about 6 on mohs scale for strengh and will last longer than silver but weighs half as much as steel so its the lightest in weight for a wedding ring. Sterling Silver tarnishes when exposed to body acids and oxygen but if worn daily it will not tarnish. Sterling Silver is easily attacked by chemicals such as chlorine in pools which will make it turn partially black which is Silver Sulfate but can be re-polished. Titanium makes more sense if you abuse your rings more violently in the elements so choosing is up to whether you like the color durability or weight of the rings.
IS STAINLESS STEEL BETTER THAN STERLING SILVER, ASKS AJAMI KASSEM?
The answer depends on what you mean by "better". If you mean "stronger", then yes, steel is far stronger than silver. If you mean "more valuable", then no, silver is worth much more by weight than steel.
Is argentinian silver the same as sterling silver?
Argentium silver uses a different silver alloy that what is contained in sterling silver. Argentium is actually a bit more pure than sterling.
How does the price of German silver compare with sterling silver?
German silver would be much cheaper because it is a nickel alloy that doesn't actually contain silver. Sterling silver, on the other hand, is an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper (usually). Silver is much more valuable than nickel.
Which is more valuable between diamond and silver?
Of equal weight, gem-quality diamond is more valuable than silver.
Does pure silver shine more than sterling silver?
silver does shine more brightly because it's natural
Is bronze as a metal harder than sterling silver?
No it is not. Sterling silver is harder and the cost of Sterling silver is far steeper than that of bronze.
How much silver is in sterling silver?
Silver is considered sterling silver if 92.5 percent of the alloy is made of silver. There also can be no more than 7.5 percent of other metals mixed in.
What makes one type of gold more valuable than another?
Gold is more valuable than silver. durr.
Is silver clay cheaper than sterling silver?
On the contrary, silver clay is more expensive than sterling silver. The clay is a special compound containing silver plus special adhesives that are burnt out during the firing process.
Do silver comprised of more than one element?
Silver IS an element. However, silver jewelry will usually have more than one element. Sterling silver is a mix of silver and copper.
Is titanium better than sterling silver?
That depends on certain criteria. Sterling Silver is more valuable, is a precious metal and titanium is not. Sterling Silver is also shiner than platinum and is actually the whitest metal there is. Sterling Silver is heavier than titanium but is weaker as it rates 4 on mohs scale. titanium rates about 6 on mohs scale for strengh and will last longer than silver but weighs half as much as steel so its the lightest in weight for a wedding ring. Sterling Silver tarnishes when exposed to body acids and oxygen but if worn daily it will not tarnish. Sterling Silver is easily attacked by chemicals such as chlorine in pools which will make it turn partially black which is Silver Sulfate but can be re-polished. Titanium makes more sense if you abuse your rings more violently in the elements so choosing is up to whether you like the color durability or weight of the rings.
Is sterling silver worth more or less than other silvers?
Sterling silver contains 92.5% of mass silver and 7.5% by mass of other metals, often Copper. Sterling Silver is often mistaken for pure Silver, when it is actually a Silver alloy.
