Is sterling silver real silver?


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Sterling Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper.Try 1-800-2ChaCha? ChaCha On!

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Fine silver is 99.9% pure or more, but it is very soft and unsuitable for use. Sterling silver is defined as 92.5% pure or higher.

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