It means that 99.8% of the mass is silver. Sterling has a minimum of 92.5%.
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.
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
f you mean a US quarter dated 1964 it's not sterling silver, it's coin silver (.900 silver & .100 copper) and value as of today is $3.25 just for the silver
If you mean a US quarter dated 1962 it's not sterling silver, it's coin silver (.900 silver & .100 copper) and value as of today is $3.25 just for the silver
99 on silver means 99% (or more) silver, or pure silver. Sterling silver is marked 925 (or 92.5%).
It may mean that the ring is made of sterling silver.
PAD 925 for a sterling silver ring describes the chemical makeup of the silver in the ring. Generally the number correlate to percentages of metal in the silver alloy.
What does MNSN On sterling jewelry mean
The 3857 is probably a pattern or product number; it doesn't tell you anything about the silver itself.
The SS stamp on an old ring stands for sterling silver. This means the ring is made of sterling silver. Any number provided with the symbol could mean plating as well.
Probably means that it is sterling 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
The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925
The number "82" on a silver ring might signify its purity, indicating 82.5% silver content, commonly known as sterling silver. Sterling silver jewelry contains 92.5% pure silver mixed with 7.5% of other metals. It's a standard mark denoting high-quality silver jewelry.
925 is Sterling 925/1000. FBM is makers mark
It is an abbreviation of the word "sterling," meaning that the piece of jewelery is made from sterling silver.
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