| "> | | | | sellers do try to pass off cheap silver jewelry as 925 |
| Buying jewelry â any jewelry for that matter | | | | silver jewelry. |
| â is a matter of expertise. Whether | | | | So, what is sterling silver? Simply put, sterling silver |
| youâre buying gold, precious stones or silver, | | | | contains the maximum amount of silver that can go |
| you must know what the standards are and aim to | | | | into making a piece of jewelry, that is, 92.5%. The rest |
| buy jewelry of the best quality, even if it is a little pricier | | | | (7.5%) is copper. This ratio is important because |
| than the cheap stuff. Only quality jewelry lasts and | | | | copper provides the strength needed to maintain the |
| gives you a lifetime of pleasure. | | | | shape. Pure silver (100% silver) is too soft and needs |
| When buying silver necklace, you will no doubt come | | | | to be reinforced with copper. Authentic 925 silver will |
| across terms like 925 silver or sterling silver and so on. | | | | have the mark â925â or |
| But, these terms are just words and mean nothing | | | | âSSâ embedded on it. |
| â until you verify the truth behind them. Many | | | | |