What Does 925 Silver Jewellery Mean?
Silver jewellery is timeless, stylish, and perfect for everyday wear. But with so many kinds of jewellery pieces in the market, how can you tell if your silver jewellery is real 925 silver?
What Does 925 Silver Mean?
Pure silver (99.9%) is naturally soft and can easily bend or scratch. To make it strong enough for everyday jewellery like gemstone rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces, a small percentage of other metals is added. So, we mix silver with 7.5% other metals (usually copper) to make it durable before crafting jewellery.
925 Silver = 92.5% pure silver + 7.5% alloy
The terms 925 Silver, 925 Sterling Silver and Sterling Silver all mean the same which is 92.5% pure silver. That’s why authentic sterling silver jewellery is stamped with the mark 925. The number “925” represents the purity level, which means that 925 parts out of 1000 are pure silver.
925 sterling silver is
- Stronger and more durable
- Suitable for daily wear
- Safe for sensitive skin
- Long-lasting
- Perfect for setting natural gemstones
The easiest way to check if silver jewellery is real is to look for the hallmark.
Where to Check the Hallmark
- Inner side of the ring
- On necklace clasps
- On bracelet clasps
- Back of pendants
- Earring posts
If there is no 925 stamp on the jewellery, it means that the jewellery could be silver-plated or crafted with mixed metals.
Why Does Silver Turn Black?
Sometimes you may notice that the silver jewellery you purchased has tarnished or turned slightly black over time. Don't worry, in most cases it’s completely normal.
The silver in your jewellery naturally reacts with air, moisture, perfumes, sweat, and humidity. This reaction is called oxidation, and it causes a slight darkening on the surface of the jewellery.
Tarnishing of your jewellery does not mean the silver used in your jewellery is fake. It also does not mean the quality of silver is poor.
Tarnishing is a natural property of real 925 sterling silver. Tarnished silver jewellery can be polished back to its original shine.
FAQs
1. What is 925 silver?
925 silver is 92.5% pure silver with the remaining 7.5% usually made up of other metals like copper. This mix adds strength and durability to the silver, making it more suitable for jewelry and everyday wear.
2. What are the Common Names for 925 silver?
925 silver is commonly known as sterling silver and 925 sterling silver.
3. Why Buying 925 Silver Matters
Buying 925 silver jewellery means choosing a piece that retains value over time and is skin-safe for everyday wear making it not just an accessory but a smart investment.
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