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What does tma on or in silver mean?

Total Metal Alloy


What does 125 stamped on a silver ring mean?

it means your gay


What is the mbs on sterling silver mean?

The "mbs" on sterling silver typically stands for "minimum silver," indicating that the item contains at least 92.5% pure silver, which is the standard composition for sterling silver. This marking ensures that the piece meets the legal requirements for sterling silver quality. Sometimes, it may also be interpreted as "maximum base metal," referring to the allowable 7.5% of other metals mixed with the silver.


What does 625 mean on sterling silver jewelry?

Silver is too soft to use in jewelry in its 100% form and it has to be mixed with another metal to make it stronger.92.5 also reffered to as solid silver means that it has a silver content of 92.5% the remaining metal is the one that makes the silver hard enough to make into Jewelry. Sorry but 925 does not mean "pure silver" it means it is Sterling Silver. Pure silver is marked 999, meaning 99.9% purity. 925 means it has 92.5% purity, and 7.5% another alloy. Coin silver used in our pre-1965 circulating silver coinage is 900, or 90% pure, which also means silver doesn't have to have another alloy mixed with it to be hard enough to use. Even pure 999 silver is hard enough to make jewelry with as many countries (including the USA) mint large coins using 99.9% pure silver that hold up well.62.5 Silver means it has a silver content of 62.5% in this form it cannot be called solid silver as it has 30 plus % of an alloy in it.


What does 800 marked on a spoon mean?

The marking "800" on a spoon typically indicates that the spoon is made of 800 silver, which means it contains 80% silver and 20% other metals. This standard is commonly used in European silverware, denoting its quality and authenticity. The higher the silver content, the more valuable the piece is considered. Always check for additional markings to determine the exact origin and quality of the silver.