What does 925 mean on a silver ring?
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925 = 92.5% pure silver = Sterling Silver Standard. Guaranteed genuine silver. Stamp can be found on the clasp or inside the ring.
925 on a silver ring means 92.5% pure silver – this is the official sterling silver standard. This stamp guarantees that the piece is genuine, alloyed silver – suitable for skin contact and durable for everyday wear.
Other Silver Hallmarks
- 925 / Sterling: 92.5% silver – standard for everyday jewelry
- 800: 80% silver – older standard, less common in modern jewelry
- 999: 99.9% pure silver – too soft for jewelry, more for bullion
No Hallmark?
No 925 hallmark = no proof of quality. The piece could be silver-plated base metal. Reputable dealers guarantee the hallmark on every piece.
Where to Find the Hallmark?
- On rings: Inside surface of the ring
- On chains: On the clasp or a small jump ring
- On stud earrings: On the post or setting
All silver pieces with 925 hallmark: corelunejewellery.de.
