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Why is sterling silver so cheap?
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Sterling silver is so cheap because of two main factors. First, it contains just 92.5% pure silver, so the cost of raw materials to produce it is lower than that of other types of silver. Second, the supply of silver is generally greater than that of other precious metals like gold and platinum, leading to lower prices. Explore a collection of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
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Vintage Sterling Silver 9.94ct Black Star Sapphire Fine Solitaire Ring, Size 9
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking solitaire ring showcasing a rare 9.94 carat black star sapphire, renowned for its dramatic six-rayed asterism—a natural optical phenomenon that reveals a luminous star pat...
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20th Century Thai Solitaire Rings
Materials
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Sterling Silver
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New Diamond Cut .50 Carat Dark Blue Sapphire Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful! Each earring has.25 carats of diamond cut dark blue sapphires. They are graduated hoop earrings and have a latch closure. The earrings themselves...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$336 Sale Price
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New 14 Carat Red Sapphire & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
This is an amazing ring. The ring is a size 6.75. The stone is from Sri Lanka. It is a beautiful fancy baguette cut stone and is 14.0 carats. It is a very high-quality stone. It...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$240 Sale Price
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New 2.28 Carat Red Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Cut Ruby Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are so cool. They make their own statement. The main stones are from Madagascar and is just exquisite. They are very high-quality stones. They are oval cut stones a...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$296 Sale Price
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New 14k White & Yellow Gold PL Myanmar Ruby & Pearl Crab Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just so cut and unique. It is in the shape of a crab. The eyes are rubies from Myanmar formerly Burma. The crab's body is a 9.3 mm pearl. It has a 14k Yellow Gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
$320 Sale Price
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New 11.24 Carat Blue Topaz & Diamond Cut Garnet Post Y Gold PL Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful! The stones are Fancy Princess cut Blue Topaz Stones and each one is 5.62 carats, totaling 11.24 carats for both earrings. Each stone measures 10 ...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
$296 Sale Price
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