Facts 925 silver

Silver, which in Latin is called Argentum, is a metallic element that belongs to the group of precious metals and the group of coin metals. Silver is used for jewelry , silverware and ornamental items but more than 60% of the available silver is consumed in the electronics and photographic industries.

The most common quality of silver 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 jewelry with the stamp 925. This is what we usually call real silver.
Silver in its purest form is very soft, which is why it is mixed with other metals to create durable jewelry and products.
The limit for being called silver is at a silver content of 83%, the remaining 17% is usually copper. 830 silver is called workshop silver and is the most common fineness in table silver.
925 Sterling silver is whiter and softer to work with than sterling silver and is best suited for jewelry making.