800, 925, 935, 950 and 999 silver compared. What each purity stamp means, how they differ in strength and value, and which grade to buy for jewellery.
The difference between silver and sterling silver is purity: pure silver is 99.9% (999) and soft; sterling silver is 92.5% (925) and durable. Here is how they compare.
925 stamped on jewellery means genuine sterling silver, 92.5% pure. Here is what the hallmark means, whether it is real, its value, and how to spot fakes.