
Firstly, what is silver?
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver. It contains 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other stronger metals such as copper. It is commonly referred to as 925 silver which is reflected in the 925 hallmark that you see stamped on sterling silver jewellery. Sterling silver is durable material used to make high quality jewellery which is why it is much more expensive than silver plated items.
Silver is a chemical element with...