When silver jewelry is stamped 80 SR it means that the jewelry is 80% silver.
It's silver PLATED...NOT 80% silver. The term comes from the 80% solution of a chemical used to plate it.
S-80 means plated.
Sterling silver jewelry cost $1 to $5 per gram. One gram of sterling silver is worth 80 cents if melted down.
It means the piece is 800 parts per 1000.Or simply put 80% silver and 20% of some other metal ,usually copper for strength. Stirling silver has to be .925 or 92.5% silver to qualify as Stirling
It means the piece is 800 parts per 1000.Or simply put 80% silver and 20% of some other metal ,usually copper for strength. Stirling silver has to be .925 or 92.5% silver to qualify as Stirling
1) sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver 2) Silver is about $27 per ounce 3) there are 31.1 grams in an ounce Doing the math means it is about $.80 per gram That does not mean anyone will sell an item for that as jewelry costs are in addition to the metal price. And it does not mean an individual can sell it for that much as many dealers buy USED items to melt down and refine. Thus new silver jewelry sells for $1.00-$5.00 per gram and you can sell used silver jewelry for $.50-$.70 per gram
S-80 means plated.
This means that the item is 80% silver and 20% alloy. Sterling silver is 92.5% Silver and 7.5% alloy. Many silver items produced in Mexico are marked 800 or 80.0.
This means that the item is 80% silver and 20% alloy. Sterling silver is 92.5% Silver and 7.5% alloy. Many silver items produced in Mexico are marked 800 or 80.0.
a brand of costume jewellery sold by party plan in the 80's
it means that the Watch case make about 80% of silver
Maz is a jewelry designer from the 70's and 80's...you can find some of his things currently for sale on ebay..