sterling silver
Fine tableware metal
Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, typically copper, which adds durability while preserving silver's luster.
The standard for quality silverware, jewelry, and decorative objects: a sterling silver bracelet, The flatware is sterling silver, not plated.
Items may be stamped "925" or "sterling" to indicate authenticity.
Silver alloy purity mark
- finenessPurity or thinness measure
- hallmarkDistinguishing characteristic or mark
- argentumSilver, in chemistry
- nickel-freeContaining no nickel
annealing · soldering · metalwork · purity · quenching · assay · copper alloy · malleability
Neck-worn ornament
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- earringsJewelry worn on lobes
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- ringClosed curve shape
brooch · cufflinks · locket · bangle · chain · choker · anklet · charm
Smooth by rubbing
- gleamFaint reflected light
- sheenSoft surface luster
- shineEmit or reflect light
- reflectiveCasting back light
bright · mirrorlike · buffed · glistening · glinting · sparkle · radiant · shimmer
Eating utensils collectively
- hollowwareServing vessels with cavities
- tea setMatched brewing vessels
- serving trayFlat carrier for dishes
- candlestickWax cylinder support
goblet · sugar bowl · creamer · butter dish · gravy boat · cake server · napkin ring · salt cellar
Old valued collectible
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- generationsPeople born around same time
- legacyWhat's passed down
- passed downTransmitted through lineage
keepsake · provenance · vintage · ancestral · estate sale · grandmother's · wedding present · tea service
925
Silver alloy purity mark
- finenessPurity or thinness measure
- hallmarkDistinguishing characteristic or mark
- argentumSilver, in chemistry
nickel-free · annealing · soldering · metalwork · purity · quenching · assay · copper alloy · malleability · ductility
necklace
Neck-worn ornament
ring · brooch · cufflinks · locket · bangle · chain · choker · anklet · charm · medallion
polish
Smooth by rubbing
reflective · bright · mirrorlike · buffed · glistening · glinting · sparkle · radiant · shimmer · tarnish
flatware
Eating utensils collectively
- hollowwareServing vessels with cavities
- tea setMatched brewing vessels
- serving trayFlat carrier for dishes
candlestick · goblet · sugar bowl · creamer · butter dish · gravy boat · cake server · napkin ring · salt cellar · charger
antique
Old valued collectible
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- generationsPeople born around same time
- legacyWhat's passed down
passed down · keepsake · provenance · vintage · ancestral · estate sale · grandmother's · wedding present · tea service · candelabra
- Alloysbrass, bronze, pewter, solder, steel
- metal alloysbrass, bronze, pewter, steel, electrum
- silver boxesjewelry boxes, keepsake boxes, snuff boxes, pill boxes, tea caddies
- silver alloys
- formal diningplace setting, dinner, porcelain, tablecloth, dinner plate
- jewelry materialsgold, diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald
sterling silversilver plate
Base metal with precious coating
silver-plated · fine silver · base metal · pot metal · nickel silver
sterling silvercostume jewelry
Non-precious decorative adornments
junk jewelry · fashion jewelry · plastic · knockoff · pot metal
sterling silverbase metal
Non-precious metallic element
stainless steel · pewter · nickel · brass · copper
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