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What does 925 Sterling silver mean?

Silver, which is called Argentum in Latin, is a metallic element that belongs to the group of precious metals and the group of coin metals. Silver is used for jewellery , tableware and ornaments but more than 60% of the available silver is consumed in the electronics and photography industries.

The most common silver quality in jewelry is called 925 sterling silver and consists of 92.5% silver, the remaining percentage is copper and other metals.
Sterling silver is declared in silver jewelery with the stamp 925. This is what we usually call real silver.
Silver in its purest form is very soft. Therefore, the silver is mixed with other metals to obtain durable jewelry and products.
The limit to be called silver is at the silver content of 83%, the remaining 17% is usually copper. 830 silver is called workshop silver and is the most common fineness in edible silver.
925 Sterling silver is whiter and softer to process than sterling silver and is best suited for jewelry making.

925 stamp

Are you going to buy silver jewelry but are unsure whether the jewelry is made of real silver? Look for a stamp with the numbers 925. Often it is on the back of the jewelry or on the inside of rings. Silver chains are usually stamped near the clasp.
The stamp means that the jewelry is made of 925 sterling silver, which is considered real silver.

Frequently asked questions about silver

What does 925 sterling silver mean

Jewelery with the stamp 925 silver consists of 92.5% pure silver. The remaining percentage is copper and other metals. Silver in its purest form is very soft. Therefore, the silver is mixed with other metals to obtain durable jewelry and products. Sterling silver is declared in silver jewelery with the stamp 925. This is what we usually call real silver.

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Can you shower with 925 silver

Silver can withstand water and you can shower with real silver jewellery. If your jewelry has stones or pearls, be more careful. Avoid swimming in chlorinated water and swimming in oceans or lakes that can discolor the silver.

How do you know that a piece of jewelry is real silver?

Genuine silver jewelery in 925 sterling silver must be stamped with 925. Often the stamp is on the inside of the jewelery or on the back. Silver chains usually have a 925 stamp on the clasp.

Can silver rust?

No, silver cannot rust. However, silver can oxidize. Oxidize means that the silver darkens in color. Often this is because the jewelery has not been used for a long time and the metal has been exposed to humidity. Silver jewelery that has become dark can usually be polished. Clean it with silver cleaner.

Silver and nickel allergy

Most people can tolerate jewelry in precious metals such as silver, gold and platinum. Genuine silver jewelery is classified as nickel-free.

"Nickel should not be present in real silver. Sensitive people can still sometimes feel an allergy, but then it depends on other substances in the silver than just nickel. Sterling silver is an alloy of silver and copper that nickel allergy sufferers can often use without problems."
Source: The Swedish Chemicals Agency

Jewelry - Historical facts

Throughout history, jewelry has been worn to adorn the body. Jewelery has also for thousands of years been a symbol of other values such as wealth, religion, status or cultural belonging.
The very first jewelry was made from hair and bones.
In the late 1880s, a narrow black silk ribbon around the neck was considered an expression of independence.
The wearer of jewelery is historically as much a male as a female phenomenon. Our most common types of jewelry are necklaces , bracelets , rings and earrings . Recently, jewelry such as charms , ear-cuffs and piercings have become popular. Today, watches are also widely regarded as jewellery.

/ Mila Silver