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If the piece is stamped "sterling," or "925," then it is real sterling. If it's stamped "IS," the initials stand for "International Silver" Company, an American company founded in 1898 from a conglomeration of smaller companies that specialized in silver plated tableware.
IS, or International Silver, only has a thin (.20 mm) layer of sterling silver over a base metal core. It has no melt value.
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Is international silver real silver?
International Silver is, as far as I can tell, a brand owned by the Lifetime Sterling company, and is sterling silver, which is real silver but not pure silver.
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
How can you tell if a ring online is real sterling silver?
'Sterling' silver is real silver. Any item that is described as 'Sterling' silver will always be real silver as 'Sterling' is actually the name gives to the 925 purity of silver. Sterling is 92.5% purity. This is the standard of real silver as we know it.It will also be hallmarked with the number of fineness at 925, as classified internationally as Sterling Silver.
What is I Sterling?
The stands for "International" as in "International Silver.
Is international sterling real silver2480?
International sterling, often referred to as "sterling silver," is a standard for silver that contains 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. The term "sterling" itself denotes this specific purity. However, "silver2480" does not correspond to a recognized standard and may be a term or branding that doesn't indicate actual silver content. Always check for proper hallmarks to confirm the authenticity and purity of silver items.
Is a spoon marked international deep silver sterling or silver plate?
A spoon marked "International Deep Silver" is typically silver plate rather than sterling silver. International Silver Company produced silver-plated items under this brand, indicating that the spoon has a base metal with a thin layer of silver applied to it. In contrast, sterling silver is made of 92.5% pure silver and is usually marked with "sterling" or "925."
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.
I have a sterling silver ring with an emblem of Roman numerals could it have a real ruby and diamond?
Can a ruby be real in a sterling silver ring
Is International Silver Company 4819 sterling silver?
The International Silver Company 4819 is typically a mark found on silver-plated items rather than solid sterling silver. While the company has produced sterling silver pieces, the presence of "4819" generally indicates a silverplate designation. To confirm whether a specific piece is sterling, one should look for a "sterling" or "925" stamp on the item.
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.
Should all sterling silver bear silver content amount?
No. By international standards all silver stamped "sterling silver" is 92.5% silver and 8.5% other metal(s).
Does IS stamped on William A Rodgers silverware indicate sterling silver?
no it means international silver
