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Is sterling silver real silver or fake?

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Is sterling silver real silver or fake?
Sterling silver is real silver, not fake. However, it is not solid silver. A piece of sterling silver usually contains 92.5% pure silver, and the remainder of its content comes from base metals. Sterling silver is a popular material for jewelry because it is durable and resists tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
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Art Deco Style Jade Double Strand Necklace with Sterling Silver Leopard Clasp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an Art Deco style jade necklace with a sterling silver leopard clasp. We created this double-strand long swing necklace with 8mm and 3mm faceted natural green jade beads. Thi...
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2010s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

New 5.20 Carat Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is from Tanzania and is just exquisite. The stone is a Cornflower Blue Sapphire and is 5.20 carats. I love the cornflower blue sapphires and they don't come around all tha...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 1.56 Carat Mozambique Red Garnet Sterling Ring Size 7.5
Located in Eagan, MN
What beautiful colors in this ring! I just love this ring. It has such rich colors. The ring is a size 7.5. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a highly rated s...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 14.70 Carat Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond Cut Tsavorite Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is from Tanzania and is just exquisite. The stone is a Cornflower Blue Sapphire and is 14.70 carats. I love the cornflower blue sapphires and they don't come around all th...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 3.15 Carat Alexandrite Diamond Cut Sapphire 24k Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring this is!. I just love the design. It is a size 6. It is from Tanzania and is a very high-quality stone. The stone is a fancy oval cut stone and is 3.15 cara...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 24k Gold,...

New 4.18 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Necklace 18-20 Inches
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just gorgeous and has a fabulous design. It's truly a glamorous statement necklace. The tanzanite stones are oval cut and measure 4 x 3 mm. There are 22 tanzanite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver

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