The EPS marking on a silver colored metal item means "electroplated silver". That means the item is not pure sterling, but only silver plated. Electroplate is just a method used to plate items with silver or gold. Other markings indicate silver electroplate too, such as EPNS and EP.
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EPS=Electro-Plated-Silver, also the stamp EPNS=Electro-Plated-Nickel-Silver. This is a base metal unfortunately, beneath a silvery skin.
The EPS marking on a silver colored metal item means "electroplated silver". That means the item is not pure sterling, but only silver plated. Electroplate is just a method used to plate items with silver or gold. Other markings indicate silver electroplate too, such as EPNS and EP.Visit the link below for more details about various silver markings and gold markings.
Sterling silver typically refers to a type of silver alloy that contains 92.5% silver, with the remaining percentage being other metals. The number 945 does not have a direct correlation to sterling silver. Look for markings like "925" or "Sterling" to indicate sterling silver.
"CI" stands for "Chrome Indicator," indicating that the metal is likely sterling silver. "925" signifies that the metal is 92.5% pure silver, which is the standard for sterling silver. This engraving confirms that the ring is made of sterling silver.
It is an abbreviation of the word "sterling," meaning that the piece of jewelery is made from sterling silver.
It means that 99.8% of the mass is silver. Sterling has a minimum of 92.5%.
Means it is Sterling Silver
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Nickel Free 925 silver. Namely, sterling silver which is free of nickel traces.
927 is sterling silver
"966 sterling" does not have a standard meaning in relation to silver or sterling silver. Typically, sterling silver is marked with "925" to indicate its purity level of 92.5% silver. If you have a piece marked as "966 sterling," it may be a manufacturer's unique stamp or a mis-marking.