Most likely the pattern number
Sterling silver is stamped 925 or .925 because it is 92.5% silver, and 7.5% alloy (usually copper).
It means nothing at all - if it is stamped Sterling that means it is 92.5 percent silver - if it has no writing or stamping on it - it may or may not be silver - it means you should have it tested by a professional so you don't accidentally blind yourself with acid
The number 5 stamped inside a ring typically indicates the size of the ring, with "5" representing a specific measurement in ring sizing. When "OAN" is present, it often refers to the manufacturer or brand, while the absence of "sterling" or "925" suggests that the metal may not be sterling silver. It could be made from a different metal or alloy, so it's advisable to have the ring tested to determine its actual composition.
99 on silver means 99% (or more) silver, or pure silver. Sterling silver is marked 925 (or 92.5%).
I think you are referring to .925.Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of silver and 7.5% by mass of other metals, usually copper. Sterling silver is most often used for jewelry because of its combination of attractiveness and durability. Acceptable quality marks for sterling silver include: sterling, ster and .925.
If the bowl is stamped "sterling," it is genuine sterling silver, not silver plate.
Sterling silver is stamped 925 or .925 because it is 92.5% silver, and 7.5% alloy (usually copper).
Sterling stamped on any item is .925 silver and .075 other base metal.
Sterling.
"STERLING" stamped on a ring indicates that the ring is made of sterling silver, while letters stamped on the inside of a ring could represent the manufacturer's mark, the metal purity mark, or any personalization done to the ring. It is common for jewelry pieces to have these stamps for identification and quality assurance purposes.
923 is not a stamp for sterling silver. Sterling silver is defined as being 92.5 percent pure silver as a minimum and is therefore usually stamped 925. 923 could be another mark than a purity stamp though.
A silver bracelet stamped with 925 is typically sterling silver. Sterling silver has a current market value of US $17.19 per ounce.
you always want to make sure to get sterling silver. If it is sterling silver, it will have .925 or sterling stamped on it
its made in China.
it will have a mark stamped or it or it will say silver/ sterling silver.
It is Sterling Silver.
"925" stamped on a ring refers to the purity of the metal, indicating that it is made of sterling silver. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver, with the remaining 7.5% typically being another metal, often copper, to provide strength and durability. So, "925" is a hallmark for sterling silver.