What Does .925 Sterling Silver Mean?

When you see “.925 sterling silver” on a piece of jewelry, it tells you something important about what you're buying: the metal is made from 92.5% pure silver. The remaining 7.5% is typically another metal, often copper, which is added to give silver the strength and durability needed for everyday jewelry.

Pure silver is naturally soft, so sterling silver provides an excellent balance between the beauty of precious silver and the durability needed for a necklace, ring, bracelet, or other jewelry.

But there's an important distinction when shopping for silver jewelry. Sterling silver is not the same thing as silver-plated jewelry. Silver-plated pieces have a thin layer of silver over another base metal. With wear, that layer can eventually diminish or expose the underlying metal.

At Heights Jewelers, we believe customers should know exactly what they're purchasing. Our sterling silver jewelry is made from solid .925 sterling silver throughout, including the pendant and chain, and each piece is stamped to prove its composition.

We've been making jewelry in our American workshop since 1938, and we stand behind our craftsmanship with a Lifetime Guarantee against wear or breakage.

When you choose Heights, you're not simply buying something that looks like silver. You're buying genuine precious metal, American craftsmanship, and a family promise that has lasted for generations.