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What is Sterling Silver and how can I be certain that I am getting Sterling Silver?

April 26, 2017certain sterling silver

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What is Sterling Silver and how can I be certain that I am getting Sterling Silver?

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For an item to be sterling silver, it must be composed of 92.5% or more of pure silver. The remaining 7% or so is a metal alloy added to provide strength to the jewelry item. Jewelry items can be stamped “sterling silver” or “.925”, the international symbol for sterling silver.