what is sterling silver
Silver, a popular precious metal, is linked to success, glamour, and prosperity. It is ductile and malleable, so it can be pulled into wire or pounded into sheets, making it suitable for manufacturing jewellery. Silver, a white metal that is brighter than the other white metals, has been used in jewellery for centuries. Silver, whether plain, engraved, or stone set, is the ideal metal to match diamonds and other precious jewels. You may have heard of sterling silver, an alloy of copper and 92.5% pure silver, represented in the 925 sterling silver hallmark stamp. Sterling silver, slightly harder than pure silver, is the most often used alloy in jewellery and silverware. Britannia Silver UK is less frequent but contains 95.8% silver and has a hallmark of 958. If you need ring valuations bristol to see if your silver is pure then check us out. we also offer watch valuation bristol services