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How to know if your item is a real sterling silver

Sterling silver is not pure silver. It is an alloy composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals. The vast majority of items made from sterling silver contain a quality mark, a stamp placed in a discreet spot that denotes its purity. These marks will say ".925" or "925" or "S925" or sometimes "Sterling."  If your item does not contain a quality mark, you can determine if your item is made from sterling silver by conducting a variety of at home tests or consulting a professional. here is some ways that you can check if your item is a real sterling silver: 1. Conducting a General Assessment of the Item. Search for a sterling silver quality mark.. Precious metals are...

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Why does silver turn black? How to avoid it? How to clean silver in case of blackening?

Silver jewelry, as much as luxury jewelry, requires care and preservation.925 sterling silver jewelry blackens over time as a result of a chemical reaction that occurs between the copper in the alloy and the oxygen in the air or with pollutants emitted into the air from fuel combustion in cars.Therefore, it is recommended to keep silver jewelry clean by regularly wiping the jewelry with a fine cloth and not wait until the jewelry is black. When the silver jewelry is not in use it is best to keep it in a closed container, either in its original packaging or in a jewelry box. Here are some tips for keeping and handling silver jewelry:   It is advisable to keep the...

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Who can wear 925 sterling silver jewelry? When and where should you wear them?

Fine jewelry is designed with 925 sterling silver. The uniqueness of silver jewelry stems from the special color of the silver, the shine of silver and the wide variety of styles in which silver jewelry was designed. 925 sterling silver jewelry is suitable for all skin types - for pale skin and for tanning and dark skin. The bright and fresh look of 925 sterling silver jewelry fits well with different colors of clothing and does not compete with them. Silver jewelry suits all kinds of costumes and suits both the elegant and luxurious look of an evening gown and the sporty look of jeans and a T-shirt. Silver jewelry is therefore suitable for a variety of events, from weddings...

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What is 925 sterling silver? How its made, and where that name came from?

Silver jewelry is made of 925 sterling silver and not as you would think of pure silver.Pure silver is too soft to form jewelry and It is therefore necessary to connect it with another metal and create an alloy (a combination of two elements) standing silver from which it will be possible to design silver jewelry. 925 sterling silver is composed of two metals - pure silver at 92.5% and other metals, mostly copper, at the rate of 7.5%. The silver alloy obtained from the chemical process is more powerful than pure silver so that jewelry can be processed from it and it preserves the beauty of precious metal. The number 925 refers to the pure silver class in the...

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