What does the stamp 825 mean on jewelry?

What does the stamp 825 mean on jewelry?

The mark 825 on jewelry indicates that the piece is made from real gold and has a gold purity rating of approximately 19 karats. For example, 825 represents a purity rating of 82.5 percent, meaning that the piece contains more than 82 percent gold.

How much is a 925 sterling silver necklace worth?

Short Answer: You can buy or sell collectible 925 silver items (also known as sterling silver), such as jewelry and flatware, for anywhere from under $10 to several hundred dollars. As scrap, silver is worth around $21 per ounce, but 925 silver is worth somewhat less (about $19) since it only contains 92.5% silver.

Why is sterling silver so expensive?

Because sterling silver jewelry is an expensive investment all around the world, the 92.5 percent composition is a hard requirement for jewelers to say they’re selling sterling silver. It’s illegal to market silver with a different composition and claim it is sterling silver.

Can you take a shower with a silver necklace?

Though showering with sterling silver jewelry on should not harm the metal, there is a good chance that it could induce tarnishing. Waters that contain chlorine, salts, or harsh chemicals will affect the look of your sterling silver. We encourage our customers to remove your sterling silver before showering.

Does sterling silver gold plated tarnish?

Gold Plating is a method of depositing a layer of gold onto the surface of sterling silver through an electrochemical process. Although Gold Filled and Gold Plated jewelry will not tarnish, it will get dirty. The oils from your skin transfer to the metal and need to be washed off periodically.

Does Coca Cola clean sterling silver?

Silver is a common metal used in jewelry or dinnerware. If you don’t have any chemical cleaner, you can use Coca-Cola, or Coke, as a simple cleaning substitute for sterling or plated silver. The acid in Coke works to cut through any grime or rust on the silver’s surface.

Can you clean sterling silver with alcohol?

Mix four parts water with one part rubbing alcohol, dampen a clean cloth, and gently buff the silver.