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Do you damage silver jewelry if you bathe with it on?
If it is sterling silver, no. If it is mock silver, it may leave a water mark/stain.
What is the solvent of sterling silver?
The solvent commonly used to clean sterling silver is a solution of warm water and mild dish soap. It is important to avoid harsh chemicals or abrasives that can damage the surface of the silver. Alternatively, silver polish specifically designed for sterling silver can also be used.
What is the difference between 999 fine silver and sterling silver?
999 fine silver is 99.9% pure silver, while sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver with the remaining percentage typically being copper. This makes sterling silver more durable and suitable for jewelry and decorative items, while 999 fine silver is softer and more prone to damage.
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.
What is the difference between sterling silver and solid silver?
Sterling silver is an alloy containing 92.5% silver, while solid silver refers to an item made entirely of silver without any other metals mixed in. Solid silver is typically considered purer than sterling silver but may be softer and more prone to damage due to its higher silver content.
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.
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.
What is the hardness of sterling silver on the Rockwell scale?
Sterling silver typically has a hardness of around 40 to 45 HRC on the Rockwell scale.
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.
