925
Parts per thousand
925 stamped on jewelry indicates sterling silver—an alloy that is 92.5 percent pure silver and 7.5 percent other metals, usually copper.
The added metal provides durability while maintaining silver's luster.
Check for a 925 mark to verify it's real sterling.
Closed curve shape
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- earringsJewelry worn on lobes
brooch · cufflink · bangle · anklet · charm · chain · choker · locket
Pure silver alloy
- finenessPurity or thinness measure
- purityUncontaminated quality
- assayCompositional evaluation procedure
- standardLevel of quality accepted
authenticity · certification · quality · benchmark · verification · stamp · proof · touchstone
ring
Closed curve shape
earrings · brooch · cufflink · bangle · anklet · charm · chain · choker · locket · bead
sterling
Pure silver alloy
- finenessPurity or thinness measure
- purityUncontaminated quality
- assayCompositional evaluation procedure
standard · authenticity · certification · quality · benchmark · verification · stamp · proof · touchstone · guarantee
lustrous
Softly bright, reflective
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
- shinyReflecting light smoothly
tarnish · reflective · malleable · ductile · bright · oxidation · patina · buffed · sheen · antimicrobial
bullion
Precious metal in bulk
- coinStamped metal currency
- barDrinking establishment
- collectibleObject worth amassing
numismatics · antique · heirloom · auction · appraisal · mint · ingot · premium · portfolio · hedge
925fine silver
99.9% pure Ag
999 · plated · silver-plated · counterfeit · nickel silver