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Sterling silver is stamped 925 or .925 because it is 92.5% silver, and 7.5% alloy (usually copper).
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What does it mean if a sterling ring has no number stamped on it?
It means nothing at all - if it is stamped Sterling that means it is 92.5 percent silver - if it has no writing or stamping on it - it may or may not be silver - it means you should have it tested by a professional so you don't accidentally blind yourself with acid
What does 66 or 99 mean when it is stamped on silver?
99 on silver means 99% (or more) silver, or pure silver. Sterling silver is marked 925 (or 92.5%).
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.
What is the stampled number 988 mean on sterling silver?
It means that 99.8% of the mass is silver. Sterling has a minimum of 92.5%.
What does it mean when jewellery is stamped 926?
I think you are referring to .925.Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of silver and 7.5% by mass of other metals, usually copper. Sterling silver is most often used for jewelry because of its combination of attractiveness and durability. Acceptable quality marks for sterling silver include: sterling, ster and .925.
What does it mean if a piece of jewelry is only stamped silver?
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
Silver bowl stamped sterling it is made by Rogers with an anchor on each side is it silver or silver plate?
If the bowl is stamped "sterling," it is genuine sterling silver, not silver plate.
What is the percent of silver in sterling silver?
It is 92.5% - that's where the number 925 comes from often stamped on Sterling Silver. In fact it cannot be legally called Sterling Silver unless it is at least 92.5% pure silver.
How can you tell if a necklace is sterling silver?
If it is sterling it is usually stamped as sterling
What does it mean if a piece of silver is only stamped sterling?
Sterling stamped on any item is .925 silver and .075 other base metal.
I want to get silver earrings; how can you tell whicg is the best quality of silver?
you always want to make sure to get sterling silver. If it is sterling silver, it will have .925 or sterling stamped on it
What does 956 stamped into a ring mean?
Sterling silver
What does IS stamped on a silver spoon mean?
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.
How much is silver bracelet worth stamped 925 and made in thailand.?
A silver bracelet stamped with 925 is typically sterling silver. Sterling silver has a current market value of US $17.19 per ounce.
What does STG and KW mean when its stamped on silver?
Karen Walker, Sterling Silver
How do you know if my sliver is real?
it will have a mark stamped or it or it will say silver/ sterling silver.
Can sterling silver jewelry be stamped 923?
923 is not a stamp for sterling silver. Sterling silver is defined as being 92.5 percent pure silver as a minimum and is therefore usually stamped 925. 923 could be another mark than a purity stamp though.
