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On a piece of Sterling Silver Jewelry, you will find the mark 925- 925 signifies 92.5% purity in the silver .
I worked at the largest fine jewelry manufacturer in the United states for 18 years and they stamp their sterling silver jewelry with "SS".
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoAbsolutely not! The previous answer was quite misleading. Many countries, independent artists, etc etc use silver and never stamp it, as well as stamps can be worn down over the years. After enough experience you can easily tell real silver with or without relying on marks.
It does not have to be hallmarked, some countries do require sold/exported items to be assayed for purity; But that doesn't mean every piece from every place is, particularly in cultures like Native Americans who made extensive use of silver adornment in the early 1900's through contemporary times and until much more recently, rarely signed or stamped purities.
Also, it's not at all true that non-precious and silverplated items will not carry hallmarks. I've personally seen ten if not a hundred times more silver items that were unmarked than I have silverplated items that were unmarked. Also note that people can buy and use stamps and stamp anything they'd like, be it real silver or a tin soda can as sterling.
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∙ 14y ago92.5 or the word Sterling engraved in the piece
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∙ 13y ago925 is the stamp for sterling silver
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∙ 15y ago92.5
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What markings other than sterling indicate that a piece of tableware is sterling silver?
how do you tell?
Is Rodgers Nickel Silver Sterling silver?
No, Rodgers nickel silver is silver plated. In fact, 99 times out of 100, sterlingware (sterling silverware, platters, and tea sets) are marked "Sterling", "Ster", or "925". Other silver markings also indicate silver plate, such as "Community Silver", "Oneida", and "Triple Silver". Visit the link below to learn more about various silver markings.
What does sterling silver eps mean?
The EPS marking on a silver colored metal item means "electroplated silver". That means the item is not pure sterling, but only silver plated. Electroplate is just a method used to plate items with silver or gold. Other markings indicate silver electroplate too, such as EPNS and EP.Visit the link below for more details about various silver markings and gold markings.
What does EP sterling mean?
The EPS marking on a silver colored metal item means "electroplated silver". That means the item is not pure sterling, but only silver plated. Electroplate is just a method used to plate items with silver or gold. Other markings indicate silver electroplate too, such as EPNS and EP.Visit the link below for more details about various silver markings and gold markings.
How can you tell if an antique tea kettle is sterling silver or not when it has no markings?
A tea pot warmer that is real silver will be marked. If it has no markings, it is likely not real silver, even if it is tarnished. Though you may still want to have it checked in case the markings have been worn away through damage.
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.
Does IS stamped on William A Rodgers silverware indicate sterling silver?
no it means international silver
Is 926 silver?
There is no such thing at silver 926. Silver marked .925 is a mark to indicate that the item is sterling silver.
What is silver 926?
There is no such thing at silver 926. Silver marked .925 is a mark to indicate that the item is sterling silver.
Does Korea stamped on silver mean it is silver or silver plate?
Most likely the item in question is silver plated or just silver colored. Items that do not display sterling markings are non-silver 99 times out of 100. Visit the link below to learn more about various silver markings (including silver plated markings).
What is a Meriden B company caster cruet set worth?
Silver plated or sterling silver. ?? I'm not even sure which it is. Should there be a mark to indicate sterling silver?
What is the meaning of HPNS hallmark on silver?
The HPNS marking means "Heavy Plated Nickel Silver". this means it is silver plated only - not sterling or coin silver composition.Visit the link below to learn more about various silver markings and gold markings.
