What is 925 Italy gold?
A gold piece of jewelry stamped with 925 in Italy is actually only in small part made of gold. The 925 indicates the sterling silver that forms the majority of the piece and the gold refers only the plating applied.PlatingThese 925 gold pieces can be plated with any kind of gold including 18K, 24K and white gold.SilverThe silver used in 925 gold is sterling silver made up of 92.5 percent pure silver.MarkingsThe 925 stamp can be found usually on the underside of a piece of jewelry. The type of gold plating will usually not be indicated on the piece but rather at the point of purchase.ProblemsThe gold plating of 925 gold jewelry pieces can deteriorate over time because of the silver atoms seeping into the gold plated layer. The gold color can appear dull, faded or discolored.ValueA piece of 925 gold jewelry costs less than a gold piece and is a good alternative to get the look of luxury for less.
