If you’re jewelry addicts like us, you probably carefully study every piece of jewelry before buying it. You may have noticed a 925 stamp on certain silver baubles. What does a 925 stamp mean? That’s what we’re here to tell you!
A 925 stamp (aka a .925 or S925 stamp) signifies that 92.5% of your jewelry is sterling silver, and the remaining 7.5% is made of alloy metals. If you see 925 stamped on a piece of jewelry, this means the jewelry meets the quality standards of silver. Anything without a 925 stamp isn’t considered true silver. Now there is one loop-hole (isn’t there always?) – not all countries are strict with their markings or require a stamp. Luckily there are easy ways to test for sterling silver authenticity at home.
1) See if your silver jewelry sticks to a neodymium magnet. If your jewelry does stick, then it’s a good indicator it isn’t sterling silver.
2) Rub a soft white cloth on your silver jewelry. A 925 piece of jewelry should oxidize when exposed to the air, so if you see black marks on your cloth, then your piece is more than likely sterling silver.
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Comments (6)
I am looking at getting a new engagement ring because mins is broken. If I find one stamped 925 is there a possibility of it turning my finger green?
what does this mean on my ring its silver with what i think is diamonds. 925V
Good information! Thank you.
I have a chain that is marked with 925 on it,but the clasp that hooks it a magnet will pick it up but that’s the only part it affects,is my chain worth anything cause of the clasp?
Of course. As long as it’s sold as silver they melt it down anyways
What about brass plated 925 sterling silver from outside the USA. Is there risk for arsenic or lead exposure?