Is Sterling and sterling silver the same thing?

Often, sterling silver and silver are described as the same thing, but in reality, sterling silver is only an alloy of silver. Silver, which is usually called fine silver, consists of 99.9% pure silver.

Is white gold better than sterling silver jewelry?

One of the reasons why white gold is more expensive than sterling silver is that it does not react to oxidation in the air. This makes it retain its shine and only need some cleaning from time to time. Also keep in mind that although nickel makes white gold stronger, it’s known to cause skin irritation.

Is gold plated sterling silver worth anything?

In some cases, manufacturers plated the gold over sterling silver. If your set is gold on sterling silver, the set should be worth more than $50.00 for the silver value (market price of silver and weight depending).

Is sterling silver jewelry hypoallergenic?

Hypoallergenic jewelry is jewelry that is made out of pure metals such as platinum, 18k gold, titanium, copper, and stainless steel, fine silver and sterling silver.

Is sterling silver a solid solution?

Sterling Silver is a Substitutional Solid Solution. This copper atom will fill the space that would, otherwise, be filled with a silver atom. A substitutional solid solution is a mixture of two types of atoms in which one atom can replace the other type of atom. Sterling silver is one of many examples of substitutional solid solutions.

Is Pandora Jewelry real sterling silver?

PANDORA jewellery products are made from high quality materials, including sterling silver and 14k gold. Pure silver is usually too soft for jewellery, meaning that it will scratch easily. It is therefore alloyed (mixed with other metals) to improve its durability. Sterling silver is the world’s most popular silver alloy.