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Pure silver is extremely malleable and can be easily damaged. It also softens over time even at room temperature. To avoid these problems and increase the life-span of your silver jewellery other metals are added to the pure silver - creating alloys which protect the silver jewellery from scratching and damage.

925 sterling silver jewellery is actually a combination of 92.5% silver and usually 7.5% copper. The beneficial properties gained by adding copper have made 925 sterling silver extremely popular with a host of silver craftsmen. The inclusion of copper, or occasionally a similar copper-like substitute, helps to enhance your silver jewellery and does not in any way detract from its quality.

Nearly all 925 sterling silver jewellery we sell is hallmarked with a 925 stamp. The hallmark is an assurance to you that all of our silver is of the highest quality. Please note that some items are excluded from the legal requirements to hallmark and therefore these items may not be hallmarked.

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What does 925 argento that is stickered on an Italian small statue mean?

925 Argento is Italian for Sterling Silver. Most sterling silver pieces are stamped either 925 or sterling. Argento is Silver.


What is arg 925?

The insignia arg925 is a hallmark usually on sculpture of Italian origin and means that the sculpture in question is plated with 925 sterling silver!


How can you tell if your necklace is real 925 silver?

To identify the real 925 silver necklace we have to know some techniques. 1. Magnets have no effect on silver - just as they have no effect on gold or platinum. But if you find that the jewelry is attracted to the magnet, then it will be clear to you that it is not made of real sterling silver. 2. Rub the jewelry using a soft white cloth. If you find any black marks on the cloth, then you can be sure that it is made of real sterling silver. 3. Nitric acid has no effect on real 925 sterling silver. If the jewelry is made of real sterling silver, the part on which you drop the nitric acid will appear creamy in color, otherwise, if fake, it will appear green or lose their color. 4. Real sterling silver shouldn't smell. If it does, it is because there is too much copper in it. 5. Real sterling silver jewelry will have markings such as "Ster," "925" or "Sterling Silver" in a hidden area. If you don't see such a marking, be wary of it immediately. 6. The price that you paid for your jewelry is a good indicator as 925 silver is much more expensive than alternatives. So by these above techniques, you can check your necklace is real or fake. Some days ago I go through "Jewelry1000.com" for top rated wholesale sterling silver jewelry, which I like most. Thanks.


Is sterling silver worth a lot of money?

Because sterling silver is an alloy, most of the value in the object. There are calculators for the melt value of sterling silver. In August 2016, the value was $15.52 per troy oz.


Is a 925 dl bracelet expensive?

925 Means real silver DL means Diamond Like..so probably Cubic Zirconia stones. So..not really expensive.

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Is the value of sterling silver different than 925 silver?

No. Sterling Silver is 925 Silver (they are one in the same)Sterling Silver - Sterling silver is a composition of 925 parts pure silver with 75 parts of copper


Is 925 silver from China same as UK sterling silver?

It is same amount of silver in 925 silver as in sterling silver. Sterling silver is 92.5% silver or fineness mark of 925.


Is 3262 sterling silver?

No. The standard number for sterling silver is 925, or .925.


Is 925 mark on silver sterling silver?

According to policy and practice, 925 sterling silver must have be marked 925 on the item.


Is 925 sterling silver or silver?

Sterling silver is 92.5% silver and usually the rest (7.5%) is copper. So .925 would be classified as sterling silver, which is in fact silver


What does 925 RCR on sterling silver mean?

The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925


Hallmark 925 on a ring what is white gold or silver?

The 925 hallmark is indicative of 92.5% Sterling Silver.


What is 925 gold?

925 is not gold.925 is Sterling Silver.


What does 925 argento that is stickered on an Italian small statue mean?

925 Argento is Italian for Sterling Silver. Most sterling silver pieces are stamped either 925 or sterling. Argento is Silver.


How much silver per gram sterling silver?

Sterling silver is 925/1000 silver so there are at least 925 milligrams silver in a gram of Stirling Silver.


What does 925 on jewlery mean?

925 is 92.5% Pure Silver or Sterling Silver.


What does 925 mean on silver chain?

.925 is the quality mark for sterling silver.