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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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New 6.2 Carat Red Sapphire & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
The main stones are from Africa and is just exquisite. They are very high-quality stones. They are round cut stones and are 3.1 carats each. The main stones are 8.2 mm and are surr...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 5.06 Carat Amethyst & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love the beautiful colors in this ring. The ring is a size 7.0 and just stunning. The main stone is a round cut stone and is 5.06 carats. It measures 11 x 11 mm and is surr...
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 1.8 Carat Natural Diamond Cut Emerald Yellow Gold PL Sterling Ring Size 6.5
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is just stunning! It is a size 6.5. The stones are from Brazil. There are 20 diamond cut natural emeralds that are 2 mm each and total 1.8 carats. They are all set in a bea...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 9.30 Carat Amethyst & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love the beautiful colors in this ring. The ring is a size 6.0 and just stunning. The main stone is a fancy cut oval cut stone and is 9.30 carats. It measures 15.8 x 12 mm ...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 16.45 Oval Cut Amethyst & Diamond Cut Sapphire Rose Gold PL Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a show-stopper of a ring! It is a fancy oval cut Amethyst and is 16.45 carats. It is surrounded by diamond cut champagne sapphires. They are in a Rose Gold Plated 925...
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2010s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

New 4.18 Carat Blue Opal & Diamond Cut Sapphire 14k W Gold PL Sterling Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just gorgeous and has a fabulous design. It's truly a glamorous statement necklace. The blue opal stones are from Ethiopia, and they are oval cut and measure 4 x 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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