
"Sterling Silver" is the term used for material that bares Silver content of at least 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals which is usually copper. Fine silver (99.9% pure) is generally too soft for producing large functional objects such as jewelry or pendants. Therefore the silver is mixed with a firmer metal such as copper or zinc to give it durability. However, silver jewelry is often manufactured with higher silver content due to its inherent precious metal value.
Throughout history, most countries have developed a system to indicate the purity of the silver alloy used by the manufacturer, to identify the silversmith or company that made the piece and also to note the date and/or location of the manufacture. 99.99% of all silver jewelry is stamped with one of the following Silver Hallmarks:
"SS" |
"Sterling" |
"Sterling Silver" |
"800" |
"925" |
"925/1000" |
"999" |
NOTE: Please make sure your jewelry is stamped before shipping it to us. If you are unsure contact us at info@cashforsilverusa.com or call us directly at 1-866-784-2238 and we will help you make a determination over the phone.
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Used, Broken or Unwanted Silver Coins, Silver Chains, Silver Charms, Silver Bracelets, Silver Necklaces, Dental Scrap, Silver Rings, Silver Pendants, Silver Earrings, Silver Links and much, much more!
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