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Sterling silver is an alloy composed by weight of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925.
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Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of silver and 7.5% by mass of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum of 925 in continental European terms.
5 days ago · Sterling silver contains 92.5 percent of silver and 7.5 percent of another metal, usually copper; i.e., it has a fineness of 925. Jewelry silver is an alloy containing 80 percent silver and 20 percent copper (800 fine).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
May 6, 2024 · Sterling silver is a silver alloy made from 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. It’s also known as 925 sterling silver, referring to its composition of 925 parts silver per thousand. Because silver is a soft metal, it dents and scratches easily.
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