925 on silver means what? Here's the real story

You've probably spotted a tiny stamp while cleaning your jewelry and wondered, 925 on silver means what exactly, or if it's even a good thing. Most of us have been there—squinting at the inside of a ring or the clasp of a necklace, trying to figure out if we've got the real deal or just some cheap costume piece that's going to turn our skin green in two days. ...

May 10, 2026 · 7 min · Cecily Mackay