Yes. Sterling silver is an alloy (metal mixture) containing 92.5% silver and 7.5% of another metal, such as copper.
If it is sterling it is usually stamped as sterling
A mixture of metals is normally called an alloy. Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, often copper.
Yes it is.
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver and another metal (usually copper). The alloy is a mixture of the 2 metals, not a compound. To be called sterling silver it needs to have at least 92.5 percent silver. Pure silver is too soft to be useful (such as in silverware or jewelry). The alloy has the advantage of being stronger than pure silver. See related Wikipedia article.
The .925 means that the necklace is sterling silver. Silver is not usually used in its pure form, because it is too malleable and would bend too easily.
If it is sterling it is usually stamped as sterling
The cheapest sterling silver necklace at Walmart is $6. It is a 2.5mm Sterling Silver Twisted-Harringbone Chain Italian necklace that comes in various sizes.
Mixture
If the necklace is silver it means it was made using Sterling silver.
In the past, it was. But now, it is acceptable to write sterling silver.I bought my mom a sterling silver necklace.
A mixture of metals is normally called an alloy. Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, often copper.
This site has Brass/copper/sterling Silver Dog Necklace available right now.
Yes it is.
23 grams of 925 silver necklance
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver and another metal (usually copper). The alloy is a mixture of the 2 metals, not a compound. To be called sterling silver it needs to have at least 92.5 percent silver. Pure silver is too soft to be useful (such as in silverware or jewelry). The alloy has the advantage of being stronger than pure silver. See related Wikipedia article.
It may be the maker of the necklace. Like the trademark. Hope this helps.
KA 1772 is likely a maker's mark or a hallmark indicating the manufacturer or brand of the necklace. You can try researching the mark online or visiting a jeweler who may be able to help you identify the origin of the necklace bearing this mark.