What is 925 Sterling Silver? When you purchase Jewelry that is 925 Sterling Silver, this means that the content of the jewelry must be made up of at least 92.5% of fine Silver, mixed with 7.5% of copper or other metal. This formula is used worldwide, and it is this make up that gives Sterling Silver the hardness and the tolerance to work with. Fine silver is too soft.
925 Sterling Silver...contains 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper
Subsequently, a scale of 1000 units was devised for measuring the purity of silver. 100% pure silver thus is said to have a fineness of 1000. An alloy of silver with copper is harder and tougher - as well as melting more easily - than either of them in their pure states. Hence their traditional blending when used for coins and jewelry. This alloy, known as sterling silver, contains 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper (or sometimes another metal). It thus has a fineness of 925.
Why buy our 925 Sterling Silver?
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Where to buy 925 Sterling Silver?
While silver does not react with moist air or dry oxygen, it can tarnish when stored away, as with cutlery for example. This is due to superficial oxidization by moist ozone. Treasured Jewels sell many items made of 925 sterling Silver including - Sterling Silver Rings, Sterling Silver Earrings, and Sterling Silver Necklaces
