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"Inlaid" can have two different meanings relative to silver. First, silver inlay may refer to silver plate over a base metal. If the item isn't stamped .925 or "sterling," then the term refers to a form of silver plate. The silver content is very low (not reclaimable). Sterling silver must contain 92.5 % pure silver, usually mixed with 7.5% copper. Sterling silver is an alloy; the metal is homogeneous throughout the piece.
"Inlaid" can also mean the silver is set into wood or another metal so that it forms part of the item's design, or is carved or molded so that precious or semi-precious stones may be set into it (usually refers to jewelry).
You will need to consider the context in order to decide how the term should be defined.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoSterling silver is an alloy (mixture) of metals, consisting of at least 92.5% pure silver and no more than 7.5% of other metals. In order to be marked "ster" or ".925" the resultant piece must adhere to this guideline.
"Silver soldered" just means that something has been soldered with silver-colored solder. It may be a solder which was made up partly of pure silver, but, most-likely it's not. It would be very difficult to determine without seeing the piece in question.
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∙ 13y agoDepends on what you need it for. Silver is a great metal to work with but cannot stand alone if you want it to stand the test of time as a material object. That is why a large percentage of silverware is sterling silver or at least a silver alloy. Sterling silver is silver mixed with another metal, usually copper, that helps strengthen silver's overall durability without taking away its color and shine. Sterling silver is great for jewelry, artisan craft, etc. Silver is often used for mirrors, medals, etc.
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∙ 9y agoThere is a huge difference between deep silver, sliver plating, and sterling silver. Sterling silver will not rust like other silver for example.
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∙ 15y ago"Inlaid" as the word indicates would put the inlay deep within the product in which it is applied. Silver plate is added to the surface only.
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What is the difference between a silver and sterling silver?
sterling does not tarnish
What is the difference between sterling silver and 925?
nothing.
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
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.
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.
How could you tell the difference between sterling silver and platinum?
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.
What is the difference between sterling silver and solid silver?
Sterling silver has a silver content of 92.5%. Solid silver is silver that is close to 100% pure, though metals are never 100% pure as the refining would be too expensive to be worthwhile.
What is the difference between 18KGP and Sterling Silver?
18kgp is 18 carat gold plated so it is not gold inside just plated in gold which will wear off with time and sterling silver is silver all through it not plated.
What is difference between nickel silver and sterling silver?
Nickel silver is an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc, and it was used to make 'silver' coins that were previously made in silver or 50% silver. British coins were silver up to 1921 and 50% silver until 1946, and then they were made of nickel silver. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver.
