What is the difference between Pure Silver and Sterling Silver?
Sterling silver is composed of 92.5 percent pure silver and 7.5 percent other metals. The 7.5 percent is usually copper; however, different metals can be used in the alloy to improve various properties and create silver that will be perfect for specific projects. Sterling silver is almost always used because pure silver is too costly and too soft to make large, functional objects. By alloying silver with copper or another metal, silver becomes strong and affordable enough to be of practical use.
