925 sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver alloyed with other metals for strength — the standard that separates genuine silver jewelry from silver-tone base metal. Here's what that distinction actually means for how a piece looks and lasts.
Why 925 rather than pure silver
Pure silver is too soft to hold fine detail like engraving or a secure stone setting. The alloy in 925 sterling gives it the strength to hold crisp lettering and secure settings — like the engraving on our cursive name necklace — while keeping silver's characteristic bright, cool tone.
Keeping it bright
Sterling silver tarnishes slowly with air exposure, which is normal and not a sign of poor quality. A soft polishing cloth restores shine in seconds. Store pieces in a fabric pouch or closed box rather than loose in a drawer, and avoid contact with chlorine, sulfur-based products, and perfume, which accelerate tarnishing.
Silver versus gold, practically speaking
Silver suits cooler undertones and pairs easily with denim and neutral palettes; gold reads warmer and more formal. Neither is more "real" than the other — both are genuine precious metals, and the choice comes down to what's already in your jewelry box.
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