If you have sensitive ears, stick to gold or surgical steel. Silver often contains nickle which bothers many people.
white gold
Gold plated over sterling silver is not necessarily better than sterling silver. Gold plating can wear off over time, revealing the silver underneath. However, some people prefer the aesthetic of gold plated jewelry. Ultimately, it depends on personal preference and how well you take care of your jewelry.
9ct gold plated sterling silver means that the item is primarily sterling silver with a thin layer of 9ct gold applied over it. The base metal is the sterling silver which is real silver, while the gold layer is real gold but in a lower concentration (9ct) compared to pure gold.
925 is a standard marking for Sterling Silver, thus making it a silver ring, not gold.
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.
yes! But most jewelers use white gold not sterling silver, but maybe it was a special made ring for someone who's skin is sensitive to gold or silver?
"925" stamped on jewelry signifies that it is made of sterling silver, not gold. Sterling silver is an alloy containing 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals (usually copper).
Some advantages to a gold charm bracelet versus one made of sterling silver are: Gold lasts longer than silver would, they are cheaper than sterling silver.
Gold is not marked 925, sterling silver is. What you have is probably gold PLATED sterling.
The stamp KG on Sterling silver indicates that there is a gold inlay. The KG is an acronym for karat gold.
Women's bracelets are made from 18k gold, silver with gold and sterling silver.Men's bracelets are made from 18k gold, black titanium, silver and black titanium, silver with gold, and sterling silver.
Its not gold. 925 is Sterling Silver.