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Yes. Sterling silver and silver plate are both sterling silver on the outside, so both will tarnish. The difference is real sterling is sterling all the way through; plate is only a thin skin (about .20 mm or 8/1000 of an inch) of sterling over a cheaper base metal alloy.

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Is sterling silver worth more than silver plated?

Basically, yes. Sterling silver means "solid silver, or more properly a solid alloy which is mainly silver". Silver plated means "tin (or aluminium, or iron, or steel, or bronze, or whatever) with a very, very thin coating of silver." ..... Sterling is around 98% solid silver mixed with tiny bit of other metal so that it tarnish less


Is antique silverware that is only marked sterling plated?

Sterling means that an item is solid silver of a certain quality, not plated.


What does p SC on jewelry mean?

"P SC" on jewelry typically stands for "plated sterling silver," indicating that the piece is made of a base metal like brass or copper with a thin layer of sterling silver plated over it. This type of jewelry is more affordable than solid sterling silver but may tarnish and wear off over time.


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.


Is it silverplated or sterling silver?

Sterling silver is different than silver plated because it is solid silver, meaning that the silver is in every part of the object, although it can have different elements mixed in. Silver plated is just a coat of silver on the outside of varying thicknesses.


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.


What does ster PC mean on a ring?

The term "ster PC" on a ring typically indicates that the ring is made from sterling silver, with "ster" being an abbreviation for sterling. The "PC" often stands for "plated," suggesting that the piece may be silver-plated rather than solid sterling silver. It's essential to verify the authenticity and quality of the ring, as the value and durability can differ significantly between solid sterling and plated options.


What does it mean when it says its accent with sterling silver?

It just means that parts of the watch case or dial has elements that include sterling silver, whether solid or plated.


Is the selmer omaga flute solid sterling silver?

It depends on which model. There were 3 Selmer Omega flute models. The FLOM300 was a student model that was silver plated throughout. The FLOM200 had a solid silver headjoint with a silver plated body. The FLOM100 was the only one that was solid silver throughout the headjoint and body. The keys were silver plated. I hope this helps.


Is prestige silverware solid sterling or plated?

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Is any silver plated items worth anything?

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.


How can you tell if a tray or coffee server is made of sterling silver?

If the item is solid silver, it will have identifiable silver hallmarks stamped into the metal. You could also buy a small kit designed to detect plated items from solid silver.