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Yes, it must be 92.5% silver
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Where can one find sterling silver number charms?
Sterling silver number charms are not very challenging to find at all. In order to find sterling silver number charms, one can visit the Charm Factory website.
What is the stampled number 988 mean on sterling silver?
It means that 99.8% of the mass is silver. Sterling has a minimum of 92.5%.
What is the stamped number for sterling silver?
Sterling silver is stamped 925 or .925 because it is 92.5% silver, and 7.5% alloy (usually copper).
What does it mean if a sterling ring has no number stamped on it?
It means nothing at all - if it is stamped Sterling that means it is 92.5 percent silver - if it has no writing or stamping on it - it may or may not be silver - it means you should have it tested by a professional so you don't accidentally blind yourself with acid
What is the percent of silver in the sterling silver if a sterling silver contains 18.5 g of silver and 1.5 g of copper?
It's 92.5% silver. There's a lot of helpful information on silver at link below.
What is the oxidation number for silver in sterling silver?
Oxidation numbers of all metals in an alloy, which Sterling is, are zero.
Where can one find sterling silver number charms?
Sterling silver number charms are not very challenging to find at all. In order to find sterling silver number charms, one can visit the Charm Factory website.
Is 3262 sterling silver?
No. The standard number for sterling silver is 925, or .925.
How can you determine if my item is sterling silver?
Look on the inside, edges or clasp of the piece for the number 925. If it has that number then it is sterling silver.
Is silver plating over sterling silver jewelry real sterling silver?
Hi,silver plating over sterling silver is not real sterling silver.Sterling silver is a unique blend of silver and usually copper. It contains 92.5% silver, that is why the number on sterling silver jewelleries and other stuff is 925.
What is the percent of silver in sterling silver?
It is 92.5% - that's where the number 925 comes from often stamped on Sterling Silver. In fact it cannot be legally called Sterling Silver unless it is at least 92.5% pure silver.
How can you tell if a ring online is real sterling silver?
'Sterling' silver is real silver. Any item that is described as 'Sterling' silver will always be real silver as 'Sterling' is actually the name gives to the 925 purity of silver. Sterling is 92.5% purity. This is the standard of real silver as we know it.It will also be hallmarked with the number of fineness at 925, as classified internationally as Sterling Silver.
What is the stampled number 988 mean on sterling silver?
It means that 99.8% of the mass is silver. Sterling has a minimum of 92.5%.
What is the stamped number for sterling silver?
Sterling silver is stamped 925 or .925 because it is 92.5% silver, and 7.5% alloy (usually copper).
Is 3645 on sterling silver silver?
Sterling silver is marked .925; fine silver is marked .999. It appears 3645 may be a pattern or product number.
Should all sterling silver bear silver content amount?
No. By international standards all silver stamped "sterling silver" is 92.5% silver and 8.5% other metal(s).
Is sterling and sterling silver the same thing?
Yes, legally acceptable terms for sterling silver include "sterling," ".925 silver" and the abbreviations "stg" and ".925." All are used to describe a silver alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper.
