What is .925 sterling silver?
.925 Sterling silver is the highest quality silver which is 925 parts out of 1000 parts pure silver. Silver in its pure form will not tarnish, but is too soft for use in jewelry and giftware. Copper, a stronger metal, is added to strengthen the silver. Mexico has some of the highest quality silver available worldwide. We boast our jewelry is at least .925 quality or higher. • HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR SILVER Pure Silver, a precious and malleable metal, is usually alloyed with copper to enhance its durability and prevent damage to the metal. Typically, sterling silver consists of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper. Over time oxidation reactions will occur, especially with sulfur and oxygen, causing silver to become tarnished. Care should be taken to prevent this tarnishing, and many commercial products are available that will easily remove tarnish buildup that silver naturally acquires. When cared for properly, your fine quality silver will last a lifetime. Simply wearing your jewelr
