875 silver is, if the mark isn't counterfeit or fraudulent, 7/8 silver and 1/8 other metal (probably mostly copper). It's a bit less pure than sterling silver, which is 92.5% (or 37/40) pure.
Silver concentration in an alloy: 87,5 %.
The 875 marking represents 21 carat gold
what does 875 on jewelry mean? actually i have never heard of 875 in jewelry,which when there is such a thing as a number in gold , 585 which means 14k,or 417 meaning 10k,or 750 meaning 18k etc,but never heard of 875..875 marked on gold jewelry would indicate 21 karat gold. It isn't that common, but sometimes seen.If marked on silver, it would indicate something a little less pure than sterling silver, which is .925 (meaning 92.5 % pure)So, in either case, .875 means 87.5 % pure.
The mark for sterling silver is 925 which indicates 92.5% silver content.
The term "875 metal stamp" refers to a metal alloy that contains 87.5% silver, which is equivalent to 21 karats. It is commonly used in jewelry and silverware, indicating a high purity level of silver. The remaining 12.5% typically consists of other metals, such as copper, which enhance the alloy's strength and durability. Items marked with the 875 stamp are often valued for their quality and craftsmanship.
6% of 875= 6% * 875= 0.06 * 875= 52.5
5% of 875 = 5% * 875 = 0.05 * 875 = 43.75
35% of 875= 35% * 875= 0.35 * 875= 306.25
875 = 1 x 875 875 = 5 x 175 875 = 7 x 125 875 = 25 x 35
The greatest factor of 875 is 875.
875
Silver made in Russia was marked with numbers such as 84. The base or 100% pure number was 96, which was called a Zolotnik. An item marked 84 would be 84/96 or .875 pure silver. Other numerical marks that can be found on Russian silver include 88 (.9166 pure) and 91 (.9479). Russian silver was usually profusely marked. It is normal to find numerous marks on each part of a Russian silver beer stein, including the body, the lid and the handle