Sterling Silver vs. Silver Plated

Know the Difference

Silver has been sought after for centuries. It has been used in currency here in the United States until 1964. We have Silver Certificates where our finical banking system was at one point backed by silver. We even had Silver Rush back in 1858 in Nevada. Silver has lured people to the unique color & brilliance. Nonetheless silver is an absolute wonder that this fine material came from the depths of the earth.

Types of Silver

  • Pure Silver

    Fine silver is reserved for investment products. It is considered too soft & malleable for industrial, commercial, or jewelry. Containing 99.99% Silver. Currency & monetary silver in centuries prior often had 90% Silver coins.

  • Sterling Silver

    Sterling Silver is 92.5% pure silver & 7.5% copper. Often why Sterling Silver jewelry is stamped with a 925. This purity is often used for non investment products, such as jewelry. The mix of copper gives it structural strength and longevity. Will not change your finger green.

  • Silver Plating

    Silver plating is often mistaken for Sterling Silver. Base metals are layered with an extremely thin layer of silver. Usually containing known allergens & nickel. Silver coloring wears off & turns copper. Contains 0% Silver. We do not carry any silver plated jewelry.