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What are silver marks?

Silver Markings

.925, .800 - These are marks usually found on silver. .925 is Sterling silver (92.5% silver) and .800 is Coin silver. When these are used on a piece that is gold it usually means that the jewelry is vermeil - gold plating over silver. The value of the piece would be worth roughly what it would be for a regular silver piece.

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