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Sterling silver is different than silver plated because it is solid silver, meaning that the silver is in every part of the object, although it can have different elements mixed in. Silver plated is just a coat of silver on the outside of varying thicknesses.

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How can you tell if a 1883 FBRodgers piece is silver or silverplated?

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Is flatware marked with Alaska 96 warranted sterling silver or silverplate of value?

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What is worth more sterling silver or silver?

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Is the value of sterling silver different than 925 silver?

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What is difference between oxidized silver and sterling silver?

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Is silver plating over sterling silver jewelry real sterling silver?

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When and where did sterling silver begin?

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Does Avon sell sterling silver?

only some of their jewelery are sterling silver and it will state weither it is plated or sterling silver.


Can you put sterling silver in the oven?

No. The sterling silver will melt.

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