How to buy silver jewelry
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- Helena Krodel , Jewelry Information Center
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Helena Krodel
Jewelry Information Center
If you're shopping for silver jewelry, how do you know if you're getting the best quality for your money? Helena Krodel of the Jewelry Information center has a few simple tips.
You can learn more about silver here.
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How to buy silver jewelry
Sterling silver jewelry is very affordable and there are many different designs. So the most important thing to remember is to get good quality. It should be 92.5% sterling silver. On the back of most jewelry there will be either a 925 or .925 marking, and that means its 92.5 per cent pure silver. The rest is alloys, other metals. There may also be a hallmark, which is the manufacturer’s sign that says this is sterling silver.
TIPS:
- Sterling silver is marked 92.5 or .925 to indicate purity.
- Also look for the manufacturer’s hallmark on the back.
- Make sure clasps and links are properly constructed.
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