Sterling stamped on any item is .925 silver and .075 other base metal.
if the number .925 is stamped on it also that means sterling silver if the number .999 is stamped on the ring that means it is pure silver if no numbers, i am not sure
The 925 is an indication of sterling silver, not gold.
The initial are the person who made the item. In southwestern silver jewelry the initial can mean that the piece is a collector piece and it can mean the difference in value to a collector.
925 is the mark for sterling silver, which is 92.5% silver. The BX is probably the manufacturer's mark. The gold jewelry is gold-plated sterling silver.
The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925
A 925 stamp (aka a . 925 or S925 stamp) signifies that 92.5% of your jewelry is sterling silver, and the remaining 7.5% is made of alloy metals. If you see 925 stamped on a piece of jewelry, this means the jewelry meets the quality standards of silver.
925 usually means the piece is sterling silver. I don't know what the mc would stand for.
"925" or "CW" stamped on sterling silver jewelry indicates that the piece is made of 92.5% pure silver. The remaining 7.5% is typically made up of other metals like copper. This stamp serves as a quality hallmark for authentic sterling silver items.
The "IS" stamp on a silver spoon likely stands for International Silver Co, which was a prominent American silver manufacturer. The stamp helps to identify the manufacturer of the spoon and can also sometimes indicate the silver content of the piece.
The "C" of the "CW" is actually a half moon and was one of the marks used by Watrous.Jewelery from Colonial Williamsburg is marked CW
The mark for sterling silver is 925 which indicates 92.5% silver content.
"225 stamped sterling" typically indicates that the piece of silver jewelry or item is made of sterling silver that has been alloyed with additional metals, often resulting in a silver content of 92.5% (the standard for sterling silver) plus an additional 22.5% of other metals. The "225" might also refer to a specific manufacturer's mark or a design style. Always check for authenticity and quality markings, as variations can exist.