Sterling Silver Bead, Turtle with Hanging Star

925 Silver Bead, Turtle with Hanging Star.

-925 silver is a metal alloy composed of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, such as copper. It is also known as sterling silver.

Characteristics of 925 silver

• It is a good quality silver, resistant and with a characteristic shine;
• The addition of other metals helps to strengthen the silver, making it more durable and resistant to wear;
• It has natural antibacterial properties;
• It is easy to maintain and clean;
• It is a malleable material, which means it is easy to find a wide variety of designs and styles in jewelry.

925 silver is synonymous with sterling silver. It received this name because 925 is the percentage of silver in its composition in parts per thousand.