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whatdose 952 NH mean my grand mother wants to know
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Is Brighton jewelry sterling silver?
No, unless it is marked 925 or sterling. It is another metal with a sterling overlay.
How can determine the monetary value of a piece of jewelry marked AMA 925?
not sure what the AMA stands for but the 925 just signifies that its sterling silver.
What does 925 HGT mean on jewelry?
925 is the silver content, sterling silver. Hct is the maker. 925 is the purity of the silver. 92.5 % fine silver which is Sterling Silver. The extra % is other materials added for strength and usability.
Can you sell gold marked 925?
Gold is not marked 925, sterling silver is. What you have is probably gold PLATED sterling.
Why is gold marked 925?
Gold isn't marked 925. Sterling silver is marked 925. That indicates 92.5% silver.
What does 25 on jewelry mean?
The number 925 marked on a jewelry denotes that it is made of sterling silver. Numbers are used to indicated the type of material used in making the jewelry.
What is 925 jewelry?
Sterling silver
When did the stamp of 925 replace the term of sterling on sterling jewelry and other items?
I think you're referring to pieces that don't have the 925 mark. .925 & 925 have been used in America since about 1856. "Sterling" has also been used much longer than that. In 1973, the new Hallmarking Act dropped the decimal (.) from in front of the 925. That information is helpful when dating a piece! "925" does not have to be marked on a piece if it has "Sterling" or an abbreviation, such as STER. Alternately, if there is a mark Some makers decide to put both 925 and Sterling.
Does sterling silver always have a 925?
Sterling silver jewelry and silverware is not alwaysmarked "925". Both silver jewelry and sterlingware can also be marked "Ster", "STER", or "Sterling". Silver jewelry may also be stamped "MEXICO". Sometimes this stamp accompanies another sterling marking; sometimes it is the only marking.You can learn more about other silver markings and gold markings at the link below.
Is 925 mark on silver sterling silver?
According to policy and practice, 925 sterling silver must have be marked 925 on the item.
Can sterling silver be plated with 14karat gold?
Yes, it is called vermeil. I assume you have a peice of jewelry marked 925 that is gold in color and its confusing you
What is the meaning of 'sts' on the inside of a ring?
The abbreviation "sts" on the inside of a ring stands for "sterling silver."It is not my understanding that this is an approved stamp for sterling silver. Jewelry that is sterling silver can be marked sterling ster. or 925 and up to show the content of the sterling per other metals. STS is a jewelry company that has a New york, Canadian, and foreign base. So likely the ring is a maker's mark.
