What is 925 silver

The highest quality silver for jewellery is called Sterling Silver or 925 Silver. It is called 925 silver because it is 92.5% pure silver. The other 7.5% is another metal (typically copper), which helps strengthen and stabilize the metal.

Is pure silver better?

For jewellery, 925 silver is far better. Pure silver is also known as fine silver and it is not as good for making jewellery for several reasons:

– pure silver is not ductile, meaning it can’t be easily formed into jewellery or adjusted to fit
– pure silver is soft, making it less functional
– pure silver will mix with small amounts of hydrogen sulphide in the air and will tarnish

How is it stamped?

Typically 925 silver will be stamped with a ”925”, ”S925”, or ”Sterling” marking. Not all 925 silver is marked, so you may need to consult the seller on how the quality and purity are assured. Often, if a silver item is not marked the jewellery may only be electroplated with Silver—which makes its value much lower than 925 silver. Metallurgists or reputable jewellery dealers may be able to confirm the purity of the silver by measuring or applying chemical tests to the metal. Purity test kits for silver can also be purchased and tested at home.

What is 925 silver for jewellery?

Simply put, it is the purest form of silver for making jewellery that maintains its beauty over time. Because it is a stable alloy, it will not tarnish over time. It is more workable by jewellery adjusters. 925 silver will not bleed or shed onto your skin when you wear it.

ORSA 925 sterling silver jewels use genuine 92.5% silver and top quality AAA+ CZ.

Solid silver inside with Rhodium or 14K Gold/Rose Gold plated on the surface, absolutely safe for the human body.