What is the difference between Mexican silver and sterling silver?

“Sterling silver” refers to silver that is at least 92.5% pure silver. Most of the items we sell at Mexican Silver Store are made with sterling silver. Generally, you'll see an item marketed at sterling silver, 925 silver, or see .

Is Mexican silver good?

Mexico is one of the leading producers of silver in the world, and you'll find the finest silver jewelry in Taxco, Mexico. Today, people from around the globe visit this city to purchase their silver jewelry. Standard Mexican silver is 92.5% pure, though its purity ranges from 92.5% to 99.9%.

What does Mexican silver mean?

925 (92.5 percent) pure. Purity ranges from . 925 to . 999 and is often stamped as such. It may say, “silver made in Mexico” or “Mexico silver.” Some Mexican silver features an eagle stamped into it with a number designating where in the country it originated.

How can you tell if Mexican silver?

Decoding Letter / Number Marks

The first letter, T, is the city letter. The second letter, E, is the first letter of the smith's last name (or company name). The number after the dash, 43, means this silversmith is the 43rd smith whose last name starts with the letter E, in the city of Taxco, Mexico.

Is jewelry marked Mexico silver sterling?

SITE MAP - HOME PAGE. In the first half of the 20th century silver items manufactured in Mexico were marked simply "silver" or "sterling". Usually a location (Mexico or a town name) and silver fineness (925, 925/1000, 950, 980) was included.

Difference Between Fine Silver And Sterling Silver

Is sterling silver from Mexico real?

“Sterling silver” refers to silver that is at least 92.5% pure silver. Most of the items we sell at Mexican Silver Store are made with sterling silver. Generally, you'll see an item marketed at sterling silver, 925 silver, or see . 925 labeled on the piece itself.

What is Mexican silver worth?

Silver Ask$21.34$-0.32. Platinum Ask$935.58$-9.12. Palladium Ask$1,912.12$4.49.

Is Mexican jewelry real?

The traditional Mexican jewelry like the one made from silver and turquoise or seashells, are usually genuine. However there are fakes circulating around making it hard to tell the difference between real and fake. Mexican jewelry may have the stamp . 925 on them but this doesn't necessarily mean the silver is real.

Is silver cheap in Mexico?

Silver is inexpensive in Mexico, relative to other places in the world. You can buy it in galleries, stores, or even on the beach.

Where does Mexican silver come from?

Zacatecas is Mexico's leading silver producing state (46.5% of total; see map), well ahead of Chihuahua (16.6%), Durango (11.3%) and Sonora (6.9%).

Is sterling silver fake?

The easiest way to tell if sterling silver is real is by finding the imprint on your piece. Rings, necklaces, and bracelets made of sterling silver will have a “925” stamp somewhere. On rings, the stamp is usually on the inside band. Bracelets and necklaces will often have them on the clasp or on a seperate charm.

What is better 925 silver or sterling silver?

Silver jewelry marked with a 925 is sterling silver jewelry that has been certified to contain 92.5% silver content. Sterling silver is harder than silver and is more suitable for jewelry making. The silver alloy is favored by jewelers for workability and durability.

What does MEX 925 mean?

925" is a designation and standard for Mexican Silver to show its level of purity.

Does fake silver turn black?

This is a trick question! If the answer is yes, that's not exactly a bad thing. If your sterling silver tarnishes, that's actually a sign that it's real. Fake silver will lose its shine over time, and underneath can be any number of ugly cheap base metals that may turn your skin green.

Does vinegar harm silver?

Like lemon juice, vinegar is acidic, which results in a chemical reaction when it contacts tarnished silver.

Can you use toothpaste to clean silver?

It is a common myth that toothpaste is a good way to clean your jewellery. This is actually false. Toothpaste can damage your diamonds, gemstones, gold and silver. Toothpaste is abrasive and has a hardness of around 3/4 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness.

Can you clean silver with Coke?

Simply pour the coke into a bowl and submerge your silver into it. The acid in the coke will quickly remove the tarnish. Keep an eye on it – just a few minutes should be enough. Rinse with warm water and dry carefully with a soft cloth.

Are Mexican pesos silver?

The post-independence silver peso contained 27.07 grams of 90.3% fine silver (24.44 g fine) while the gold peso or 1/2 escudo contained 1.6915 grams of 87.5% fine gold (1.48 g fine).

What is the best quality silver?

999 silver jewelry is the closest you'll get to pure silver. It's called . 999 silver because it's technically 99.9% pure silver! This type of silver is the highest quality silver you can buy.

Which silver does not tarnish?

Sterling silver: 92.5% silver mixed with other metals. Rhodium-plated sterling silver: Rhodium is a hard silvery-white metal, quite rare, and five times more expensive than gold. The rhodium plate protects the sterling silver from being exposed to air, thereby preventing discoloration.

Does sterling silver turn green?

The composition of 925 Sterling Silver lends itself to the occasional green discoloration because of the presence of copper. Green fingers are harmless and there are simple measures you can take to prevent discoloration. It's all a matter of preparation and maintenance!

Is Sterling Silver 925 worth anything?

Is Sterling Silver 925 Worth Anything? Yes. Sterling silver has its worth, which is dependent on its current form, age, and condition. For instance, antique sterling silver has a higher value than scrap silver.