Sterling silver
Look for markings such as "925" or "Sterling" stamped on the ring, indicating it is made from sterling silver which is 92.5% pure silver. You can also use a silver testing kit or visit a jeweler who can authenticate the metal composition for you.
It means that the Silver was mined in Nevada
"925" refers to the purity of the silver.
The 925 means that the ring is sterling silver (92.5% silver with 7.5% copper). Not sure about the DQZ2 though. It might be a manufacturer's mark, but I'm not certain.
N925CF typically indicates that the ring is made of sterling silver, with "925" representing the silver purity of 92.5%. The "CF" may be a manufacturer's mark or designer's initials.
RSC stamped inside of a ring typically stands for "Royal Silver Company," indicating that the ring is made of silver by that particular company. Make sure to check for additional markings to determine the purity of the silver.
There are many shops and online businesses where one can have a silver spoon engraved. Tiffany and Co. is one place and online there is the Silver baby gift.
A tea pot warmer that is real silver will be marked. If it has no markings, it is likely not real silver, even if it is tarnished. Though you may still want to have it checked in case the markings have been worn away through damage.
Most likely the item in question is silver plated or just silver colored. Items that do not display sterling markings are non-silver 99 times out of 100. Visit the link below to learn more about various silver markings (including silver plated markings).
Well, honey, that "HMT 925" on the inside of a ring is basically telling you that the ring is made of sterling silver. "HMT" stands for "925" or "92.5% pure silver, mixed with a bit of copper for durability. So, in a nutshell, it's just a fancy way of saying "Hey, I'm silver, baby!"
Silvergallery has silver, engraved business card holders. They are formal and perfect for an office setting, but VERY expensive since they are made of silver.