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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.
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What does ssp mean on silver jewelry?
SSP on silver jewelry stands for "Sterling Silver Plated," indicating that the piece is made of a base metal that has been plated with sterling silver. It is important to note that sterling silver plating is thinner and less durable than solid sterling silver, and may wear off over time with use.
Is tibetan silver stirling or plated?
Tibetan silver is plated rather than made of sterling silver. Cast iron or copper is used to make Tibetan silver. Then it is plated with sterling silver or any other material that looks like sterling silver.
What type of gold is 9ct gold plated sterling silver Is it real gold or real silver?
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.
Can pure 925 sterling silver be gold in color?
Only if it's been plated with something else.
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 Avon sell sterling silver?
only some of their jewelery are sterling silver and it will state weither it is plated or sterling silver.
Is sheridan silver plated or sterling?
Sheridan silver is copper plated with silver.
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 antique silverware that is only marked sterling plated?
Sterling means that an item is solid silver of a certain quality, not plated.
Does silver plated have any value?
First of all, theres no such thing as "silver plated sterling". Sterling is 92.5% silver, anything plated is just plated. If the item is solid sterling silver, its metal value depends on the current price of silver - but it may be worth more as a collectible. If it's plated base metal it has very little value.
A tray I have is non-magnetic which makes me think it is sterling silver. How do you determine if something is silver plated or sterling silver?
In the US, sterling silver will ALWAYS be hallmarked with the word "sterling" or "925." Silver plated will never be hallmarked. Anything plated with a precious metal, no matter how thick the plating, will never be hallmarked.Neither sterling nor silverplate is magnetic, unless the plating is over a steel or iron core, which is rarely the case.
Is flatware from the international sterling company real silver or plated?
99.99% of the time it is Plated, once again it is not silver. the only flatware that is made of silver will say on it somewhere STERLING
Is all Sheridan silver silver plated?
Not all Sheridan silver is silver-plated; it is a brand known for both silver-plated and sterling silver items. Sheridan silver-plated pieces are typically made of a base metal coated with a thin layer of silver, while sterling silver items contain 92.5% pure silver. To determine if a specific piece is silver-plated or sterling, check for markings or stamps that indicate its composition.
What does ssp mean on silver jewelry?
SSP on silver jewelry stands for "Sterling Silver Plated," indicating that the piece is made of a base metal that has been plated with sterling silver. It is important to note that sterling silver plating is thinner and less durable than solid sterling silver, and may wear off over time with use.
Is tibetan silver stirling or plated?
Tibetan silver is plated rather than made of sterling silver. Cast iron or copper is used to make Tibetan silver. Then it is plated with sterling silver or any other material that looks like sterling silver.
Is Stratford Silver co Special silver plated or sterling?
silver plate
What type of gold is 9ct gold plated sterling silver Is it real gold or real silver?
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.
