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TYPES OF SILVER USED IN MOST JEWELRY

1. Fine .999 silver- used in some earrings and necklaces. It is highly resistant to tarnish but can scratch and dent easily.

2. Sterling .925 Silver- shiny and bright but can tarnish

3. Argentium/Non-tarnish alloys- 92.5% silver with copper and germanium. More resistant to tarnish and harder. Much less maintenance than sterling but is less available and more expensive.

4. Coin Silver- Mostly found in antique jewelry. Was used from scrap silver coins. Made of .900 silver and .10 copper. Can be pretty rare.

5. Silver- Should be labeled as a specific quality. If not marked, might be high-quality.

6. Silver-filled. A relatively new way to make jewelry. Has sterling silver on the surface. It contains about 5-10% silver. It will likely tarnish and is not standardized in the U.S.

7. Silver-plated- A very thin layer of silver plating. The silver in this jewelry is a small fraction of a percent. It is inherently cheap costume jewelry.

8. Nickel Silver- This is not silver but a base metal alloy. It is made of copper with smaller amounts of zinc and/or nickel. It is quite inexpensive and soft but looks like sterling silver. However, it's best as a practice silver or costume jewelry.

9. Tribal or Tibetan Silver- Many contain no silver and are instead a base metal alloy. They are usually only silver in appearance. Furthermore, some can contain dangerous metals like lead. However, these pieces can be quite valuable for their beautiful designs.

10. Bali, Mexican or Thai Silver- Silver coming from these areas can be high-quality. Buyers should look for a stamp marking or authenticity disclosure.