its made in China.
925 is the stamp for sterling silver.
the base ring is made and stones are set in in china and the .925 means that it is coated with sterling silver
No. Only if it has SS on it or 925. Usually something with "china" on it is cheap, fake, and poorly made.
92.5 sterling silver coated with 12 karat gold. made in china.
it means that the ring/bracelet is gold plated sterling silver.
It is important to know the value of owned jewelry. China 925 stamped on gold means it is sterling silver, with a gold plating or gold wash.
It's hard to say. Define "real". Real gold? Real silver? They can be, however they should also be stamped with purities if they are. I've often had "China" and "Thailand" sterling silver rings.
"925" stands for sterling silver, which means the piece is made of 92.5% pure silver. "CN" typically stands for the country of origin, such as China. Together, "925 CN" indicates that the jewelry is made of sterling silver and manufactured in China.
No, 925 silver from China is not the same as UK sterling silver. Both types of silver contain 92.5% pure silver, but UK sterling silver may also meet higher quality and purity standards set by the UK Assay Office. The hallmarking and quality control processes can differ between the two countries, so it's best to check for the appropriate hallmarks when buying silver jewelry or items.
The stamp is called a hallmark, and is intended to show how much silver is contained in the item. 825 silver means that the item is made up of 82.5% silver and 17.5% other metals (often nickel or aluminum). 825 silver is a very odd number. Are you sure you are reading it correctly? 925 silver is called "sterling silver." If it is indeed 825, you may have an antique piece that originated in Europe (usually Germany) in the mid-1800s.
Sterling silver
CN stamped on the inside of a ring likely stands for "China," indicating that the ring was manufactured in China. It is a common practice for jewelry makers to mark their products with the country of origin.