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Why is sterling silver so cheap?

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Why is sterling silver so cheap?
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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New 13.20 Carat Amethyst & Diamond Cut Sapphire Rose Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring. The ring is a size 6.25. The stone is from Brazil. It is a beautiful Fancy Cut Oval stone and is 13.20 carats. It is a very high-quality stone. It measure...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, Si...

New 8.12 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 8.12 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

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 6.25 Carat London Blue Topaz & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring! I love the color of the stone. The ring is a size 6.25. It is a beautiful fancy cushion cut stone and is 6.25 carats. It measures 9.7 x 9.7 mm. The stone is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver

Triple Strand Deep Purple Jade and Sterling Silver Necklace with CZ Clasp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a triple strand deep purple jade necklace with CZ clasp. We created it with 8mm smooth jade beads and sterling silver findings. This necklace is high-lighted with a CZ on bla...
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2010s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Jade, Sterling Silver

New 15 Carat Amethyst & Sapphire 14k White Gold PL Sterling Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous necklace! There are 12 pear cut amethyst stones on this statement necklace. They are 8 x 6 mm and total 15 carats. Each opal is surrounded by diamond cut white sap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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

New 24.8 Carat Blue Topaz & Sapphire 14k Rose Gold Sterling Necklace 17.5" - 19"
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just gorgeous and has a fabulous design. It's truly a glamorous statement necklace. The it has 35 pear cut Blue Topaz stones. They measure 7 x 5 mm. Each stone i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold

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