The meaning of 925 Sterling Silver & How to Know if it's Fake

The appearance of silver and sterling silver is similar though they are different in properties. Silver has pure silver within without the presence of any other alloy while on the other hand sterling silver contains 92.5 percent of pure silver and 7.5 percent of any other alloy. Often the alloy used are copper, zinc and nickel. Out of these copper is considered the best. Be it 925 sterling silver jewelry or silver, they both with their shiny and exquisite appearance, symbolises prosperity and allurance. Though there are many differences that are present. Jewelry made of sterling silver is a wise investment. Your 925 sterling silver jewelry won’t ever be out of style since sterling silver jewelry is an eternal trend. The sterling silver won’t corrode or lose its quality. If it is properly maintained, it will appear lustrous and shiny.