What is Sterling Silver

925 sterling silver is the go to choice for jewelry making. It has been used in jewelry and other decorative articles since ages, and its value keeps going up, which makes it a great investment.

There is high demand for silver in industry, technology, coinage and jewelry, which makes it at risk of being faked. There are numerous ways of detecting fake silver, but here at TorontoSilver we can assure you all our items are real silver, stamped with the 925 hallmark.

Why is it called 925 Silver?

Each grade of silver is made of a certain percentage of pure silver, even if it’s advertised as pure silver, like some coins, it’s actually made up of 99.9% silver and other material, such as copper. That’s because silver is a soft metal. When it’s not mixed with other metals, the risk of if being bent, scratched and damaged, becomes higher.

925 silver is 92.5% silver, and the rest is copper and some other elements, to make it harder and less susceptible to damage. It is also referred as Sterling silver.

Why does silver tarnish?

Tarnishing occurs naturally when silver reacts with sulfur or hydrogen sulfide in the air. And that black-ish color around the edges of the design is when other metals in the alloy, usually copper, may react with oxygen, which many find an attractive feature especially on vintage looking jewelry.

Conclusion

925 sterling silver offers a great look and durability. It’s relatively affordable, but always on the rise, just make sure you’re buying from a reputable seller such as TorontoSilver.ca and you’ll have jewelry to enjoy, and money well invested.