Definitions for sterling silver
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sterling silvernoun

   a silver alloy with no more than 7.5% copper

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. sterling silvernoun

   An alloy containing not less than 92.5 percent of silver, the remainder usually being copper.

2. sterling silvernoun

   Sterling-silver articles collectively.

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1. Sterling silver

   Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925. Fine silver, which is 99.9% pure silver, is relatively soft, so silver is usually alloyed with copper to increase its hardness and strength. Sterling silver is prone to tarnishing, and elements other than copper can be used in alloys to reduce tarnishing, as well as casting porosity and firescale. Such elements include germanium, zinc, platinum, silicon, and boron. Recent examples of these alloys include argentium, sterlium and silvadium.

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1. sterling silver

   Sterling silver is a high-quality, durable alloy composed of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. This mixture enhances the durability and hardness of the silver, making it more suitable for crafting jewelry and other ornamental items. The term "sterling silver" is often associated with quality and elegance. It's known for being more resistant to tarnish and wear compared to pure silver.

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1. Sterling silver

   Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of silver and 7.5% by mass of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925. Fine silver is 99.9% pure and is generally too soft for producing functional objects; therefore, the silver is usually alloyed with copper to give it strength while preserving the ductility and beauty of the precious metal. Other metals can replace the copper, usually with the intent to improve various properties of the basic sterling alloy such as reducing casting porosity, eliminating firescale, and increasing resistance to tarnish. These replacement metals include germanium, zinc and platinum, as well as a variety of other additives, including silicon and boron. A number of alloys, such as Argentium sterling silver, have appeared in recent years, formulated to lessen firescale or to inhibit tarnish, and this has sparked heavy competition among the various manufacturers, who are rushing to make claims of having the best formulation. However, no one alloy has emerged to replace copper as the industry standard, and alloy development is a very active area.

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Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sterling Silver

   Genuine silver in its natural purity as opposed to “German Silver,” an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc first made in Germany. See “Sterling Money.”

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How to pronounce sterling silver?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sterling silver in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sterling silver in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of sterling silver in a Sentence

1. Courtesy Patricia Kelvin:

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=sterling silver
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sterling_Silver
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterling_Silver
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=sterling silver
6. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=sterling silver