Description
925 silver jewelry is hallmarked with the "925" stamp. The stamp is symbolized by a sword. This is also called Sterling Silver. 925 silver is also called sterling silver. It consists of 925 parts (92.5%) pure silver and 75 parts (7.5%) copper. This is the most common silver purity for jewelry. This is due to its beautiful white color and easy workability. In England, 925 silver is also called Standard Silver. Internationally, it is called Sterling Silver. This silver purity is stamped with a .925 hallmark. An interesting fact is that goldsmiths in Peru do not use .925 silver, but .950 silver. This alloy has an even more beautiful and whiter sheen than .925 silver. This alloy is hard enough to make silver jewelry.
