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How could you tell the difference between sterling silver and platinum?
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The physical difference between silver and platinum is in terms of color. Pure silver is more whitish in color while platinum is more grayish than white. Silver has a lower density than platinum.
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∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoOne way to tell the difference between sterling silver and platinum is to look closely at the color. Sterling silver will have a grayish look to it, while platinum will look like it is almost white.
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Platinum what is at is there a rating of 925 in platinum what is a t stand for?
Its sterling silver
What kind of solution is sterling silver?
Sterling silver is not a solution, it is an alloyof silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925.
What does 925 K on jewelry mean?
Sterling silver. It 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.
What do the numbers on the bottom of a silver candelabra stand for?
Silver has other metels in it Sterling silver is represented by the numbers 925. That indicates. 92.5% sterling silver with the remaining 7.5% other metals
What is the symbols for gold silver platinum?
Gold - Au Silver - Ag Platinum - Pt
What is the difference between a silver and sterling silver?
sterling does not tarnish
What is the difference between sterling silver and 925?
nothing.
How do you tell the difference between silver and platinum?
silver is well silver but platinum is gery well a little bit
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.
What is the 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.
How do you tell the difference between sterling and nickel silver?
silver is usually stamped 925
Platinum what is at is there a rating of 925 in platinum what is a t stand for?
Its sterling silver
What is the difference between Siam sterling and sterling silver?
Siam sterling was a style of jewelry made in Thailand in the mid-20th century and was briefly popular in the West. Sterling silver is a specific purity of 92.5% silver with 7.5% copper.
When buying a ring is sterling silver better than platinum silver?
Platinum is NOT silver. Platinum is much harder and many, many times more expensive.
What is the difference between patron silver and patron platinum?
Patron Silver is Distilled twice. Patron Platinum is distilled three times.
What is weight difference between silver and 14k gold?
sterling silver and 14k gold weight ratio
What is the difference between 999 fine silver and sterling silver?
Sterling is 92.5% pure silver. .999 Fine is 99.9% pure. Sterling silver =92.5 silver + 7.5% alloy Fine silver usually mention "Ag 99.9 " ,means with 99.9% silver.
