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Sterling silver is an alloy composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, typically copper, to enhance its strength and durability. The marking "555" indicates that the item is made of 55.5% silver, which is not considered sterling silver. Instead, this marking suggests a lower silver content, often associated with a type of silver known as "coin silver," which can vary in silver purity.
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Is 3645 on sterling silver silver?
Sterling silver is marked .925; fine silver is marked .999. It appears 3645 may be a pattern or product number.
Why is gold marked 925?
Gold marked 925 indicates that it is actually sterling silver, not gold. Sterling silver is a metal alloy consisting of 92.5% silver and 7.5% of other metals such as copper. The 925 marking is a common standard for sterling silver jewelry.
What does 966 sterling mean?
"966 sterling" does not have a standard meaning in relation to silver or sterling silver. Typically, sterling silver is marked with "925" to indicate its purity level of 92.5% silver. If you have a piece marked as "966 sterling," it may be a manufacturer's unique stamp or a mis-marking.
Is a piece of jewelry marked silver really sterling?
Not necessarily.Firstly, it doesn't say "sterling", it says "silver," if they meant "sterling", they presumably would have stamped it "sterling."Secondly, there's no absolute guarantee that what it says is necessarily true.
Does an item marked simply silver mean it is sterling?
No. In the US, it must say "sterling". Some sterling silver also says "925" in Mexico. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure. That's where the 925 comes from. Some older items are marked "Coin" or 900. Coin silver is 90% pure. British sterling silver is always hallmarked with a lion and several other marks.
Is a spoon marked international deep silver sterling or silver plate?
A spoon marked "International Deep Silver" is typically silver plate rather than sterling silver. International Silver Company produced silver-plated items under this brand, indicating that the spoon has a base metal with a thin layer of silver applied to it. In contrast, sterling silver is made of 92.5% pure silver and is usually marked with "sterling" or "925."
Can you sell gold marked 925?
Gold is not marked 925, sterling silver is. What you have is probably gold PLATED sterling.
Did the standard silver co ltd Toronto produce silver plated or sterling silver dishes?
They did both genuine sterling and sterling plate, the genuine flatware and dishes will be marked Sterling.
Is Brighton jewelry sterling silver?
No, unless it is marked 925 or sterling. It is another metal with a sterling overlay.
Is flatware marked with Alaska 96 warranted sterling silver or silver plate of value?
Flatware marked with "Alaska 96" is typically silver-plated rather than warranted sterling silver. The "96" often indicates a year or a specific design related to Alaska, but it does not guarantee the piece is made of sterling silver, which must be marked with "925" or "sterling." While silver-plated items can have value, their worth is generally less than that of sterling silver, depending on the brand, age, and condition.
Sterling silver is pure silver true or false?
Sterling silver is sometimes marked 925. It is often marked 925 because it contains 92.5% silver and 7.5% of other metals. Pure silver is too soft to make anything useful with.
What is silver 926?
There is no such thing at silver 926. Silver marked .925 is a mark to indicate that the item is sterling silver.
