Jewelry wholesale supplier tell the difference between 925 italy and 925 sterling silver

When buying jewelry, we will see some silver jewelry with 925 sterling silver mark and some silver jewelry with 925 Italy mark. Is there any difference between the two?

It's just a difference in origin.

Typically, a necklace or bracelet is engraved with "925 Italy", meaning that the item is at least 92.5% sterling silver and made in Italy. It has the same composition as 925 sterling silver, consisting of 92.5% silver and other metals (copper)

For a long time, Italy has been leading the trend in the development of jewelry, and the craftsmanship of Italian jewelry is also famous worldwide. Italian law had promulgated on February 5, 1934; article 305 of the relevant law stipulated the shape and content of Italian silver marks. On January 30, 1968, the applicable law introduced new silver and precious metals marks. The system is still in use today, allowing purities of 925, 835, and 800 /1000 and engraved in the oval outline markings.

Italy is famous as the capital of trends because Italian artisans have been making some of the most exquisite pieces in the world.

Although the origin of 925 sterling silver and 925 Italy is different, the properties of 925 silver are the same, and the composition is also the same.

The content of the composition:

The sterling silver on the market generally refers to 999 silver with 99.99% or 925 silver with a content of 92.5%.

925 silver is the international standard silver. Because 999 silver is highly pure, it is very soft and rugged to make complex and diverse jewelry, but 925 silver can do it. The outer 7.5% of 925 silver is copper, which improves silver's gloss, brightness, and hardness.

Silver jewelry generally has the imprint of the English abbreviation "S" or "silver" the imprint of standard silver is S925, and the pattern of pure silver is S990.

Generally, wearing silver jewelry can not escape the fate of oxidation and blackening, and it is easy to restore the silver jewelry after it becomes black.

1. Silver cloth

The silver cloth is generally high-quality pure cotton, in which polishing micro-powder and decontamination glazing materials add. For silver ornaments, it has the effect of polishing, decontamination, and maintenance. So wiping with a silver cloth will quickly become bright and shiny.

2. Silver washing water

Put the silver jewelry into the silver washing water for 1 minute. After taking it out, rinse it with clean water and dry it to become bright and shiny.

It is generally not recommended to use silver washing water because frequent use can damage the color of silver jewelry and the human body.

It should be sealed and stored to prevent oxidation and blackening in contact with air when not wearing.

3. Toothpaste

Apply toothpaste to the surface of the silver jewelry and wipe it. The silver jewelry is clean.

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