Sterling silver can appear gold in color when it is plated with a thin layer of gold, often referred to as gold vermeil or gold plating. This process is done to enhance its aesthetic appeal and provide a more luxurious look. Additionally, certain alloys or treatments may give sterling silver a warmer hue, but the primary reason for a gold appearance is usually due to the gold plating.
Only if it's been plated with something else.
925 is mark for sterling silver sometimes gold plated
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.
"18 kt gold over sterling silver" means that the item is made of sterling silver and is plated with a layer of 18 karat gold. The silver serves as the base metal, while the gold layer provides the item with a gold color and finish.
Gold over sterling silver jewelry has a thicker layer of gold bonded to the silver through a mechanical process, making it more durable and long-lasting compared to gold-plated jewelry, which has a thinner layer of gold that is electroplated onto a base metal. Gold over sterling silver is also more valuable and retains its color and shine longer.
No. Gold is much more typical. but of course sterling silver is cheaper than gold, and a non discerning eye would probably not know it different from white gold, so when a ring is meant to be cost effective, sterling silver is sometimes used instead of gold. yes i have seen many rings with silver instead of gold. for a decent discount.
925 is a standard marking for Sterling Silver, thus making it a silver ring, not gold.
Gold marked 925 indicates that it is actually sterling silver, not gold. Sterling silver is a metal alloy consisting of 92.5% silver and 7.5% of other metals such as copper. The 925 marking is a common standard for sterling silver jewelry.
"925" stamped on jewelry signifies that it is made of sterling silver, not gold. Sterling silver is an alloy containing 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals (usually copper).
Some advantages to a gold charm bracelet versus one made of sterling silver are: Gold lasts longer than silver would, they are cheaper than sterling silver.
Gold is not marked 925, sterling silver is. What you have is probably gold PLATED sterling.
If the item is a silver color and says "925" on it, that means it is sterling silver. (If it were yellow and stamped "925" it would be vermeil - gold plated silver.) Visit the link below to learn more about gold and silver markings. is this a good piece of jewelry, maybe worth $25