Sterling silver is actually among the precious metals in the highest demand where jewelry is concerned for 3 main reasons: it is lustrous and malleable, as well as affordable. Sterling silver is considered to be the best quality silver, particularly for jewelry. The only real disadvantage of sterling silver jewelry is that it tends to tarnish. However, there are low-costing products made specifically for the purpose of cleaning silver jewelry. Check out the link below for more info on silver.
No. Anything that is plated with a precious metal such as silver, gold or platinum, will not be hallmarked no matter how thick the plating. The plating is not the initial material.925 will only be on sterling silver jewellery.
That type of jewelry is called vermeil. It is made of sterling silver and plated with 14 karat gold, not solid gold.
SSP on silver jewelry stands for "Sterling Silver Plated," indicating that the piece is made of a base metal that has been plated with sterling silver. It is important to note that sterling silver plating is thinner and less durable than solid sterling silver, and may wear off over time with use.
PSCO jewelry mark is from Plainsville Stock Co., still operating in Plainsville Ma. I found 2 sources; one stated that it was established in 1886 and the other stated 1874. I hope that this helps.
"P SC" on jewelry typically stands for "plated sterling silver," indicating that the piece is made of a base metal like brass or copper with a thin layer of sterling silver plated over it. This type of jewelry is more affordable than solid sterling silver but may tarnish and wear off over time.
It is gold plated over sterling silver and it was made in Italy
S80 silver jewelry is typically made up of 80% silver and 20% other metals, usually copper. This is because pure silver is too soft to be used for jewelry, so it is often alloyed with other metals to add strength and durability.
Italian gold jewelry stamped "HCT 925" indicates that the piece is made of gold-plated silver. The "925" means silver no matter what color. "HCT" is the trademark of Floridian jewelry company, Harcourt, Inc.
Most "Italy" jewelry is fine jewelry, and "925" indicates sterling silver composition. So the item (if silver colored) is sterling silver jewelry from Italy. If it is gold colored, then it is vermeil - gold plated sterling silver. Visit the link below to learn more about various silver markings and gold markings.
The US never made silver cents. Your coin has been plated for use in jewelry or something similar. Unfortunately, that destroys whatever collector's value it might have had.
The US never made silver cents. Your coin has been plated for use in jewelry or something similar. Unfortunately, that destroys whatever collector's value it might have had.
The US has never made a one cent silver coin. It's likely been plated as a novelty coin or to be used as jewelry. It has no collectible value.