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92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals usually copper, but sometimes zinc or platinum

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Sterling silver is a combination of silver and copper. what is also a combination of two or more metals?

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What is sterling silver composed of?

Sterling silver is composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% of other metals, typically copper. This combination gives sterling silver its strength and durability while also maintaining its lustrous appearance.


What is the solute of sterling silver?

The solute of sterling silver is silver, which makes up the majority of the alloy. Copper is often used as the solvent to create sterling silver, with silver typically accounting for around 92.5% of the alloy.


What does 958 on jewelry mean?

Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of silver and 7.5% by mass of other metals, usually copper. Sterling silver is most often used for jewelry because of its combination of attractiveness and durability. Acceptable quality marks for sterling silver include: sterling, ster and .925.


What is worth more sterling silver or silver?

"Sterling silver" refers to the purity of a particular silver object - specifically, sterling silver is 92.5% silver.


Is the value of sterling silver different than 925 silver?

No, sterling silver is a type of silver alloy that contains 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. Therefore, sterling silver is also referred to as 925 silver due to its composition.


What is difference between oxidized silver and sterling silver?

Oxidized silver is not necessarily sterling silver but sterling silver can be oxidized. Oxidation is a finish on silver, otherwise known as tarnish. Sterling silver can tarnish and silver plate can tarnish, too.


Is silver plating over sterling silver jewelry real sterling silver?

Hi,silver plating over sterling silver is not real sterling silver.Sterling silver is a unique blend of silver and usually copper. It contains 92.5% silver, that is why the number on sterling silver jewelleries and other stuff is 925.


What does sterling 10K mean?

Sterling 10K refers to jewelry made of sterling silver that is stamped with a 10K mark, indicating that it contains at least 41.7% pure silver. This designation can often be found on jewelry pieces that are a combination of silver and other metals, such as gold or copper.


When and where did sterling silver begin?

Sterling silver is 92.5% silver. It is unclear exactly when it was first used. It may have been the sterling silver penny.


Can you put sterling silver in the oven?

No. The sterling silver will melt.


Does Avon sell sterling silver?

only some of their jewelery are sterling silver and it will state weither it is plated or sterling silver.