925 Sterling Silver Jewelry
925 sterling silver is the international standard for silver jewelry: 92.5% pure silver, combined with 7.5% other metals. Pure silver is too soft to make jewelry from; that small addition is what makes it hard enough to wear every day.
What you notice about real silver
The difference from plated or base metal is immediate. Silver is noticeably heavier in the hand and has a deeper, warmer shine than steel. On the solid silver models there is no layer on top that can wear away: what you buy is the material itself, all the way through. Some of the moissanite pieces do have a white gold plating over the silver, and the stone-set cross models in this collection are made of copper alloy with PVD, so those do carry a layer.
In this collection
Solid silver necklaces, bracelets and rings, including the king's link in 2.5 mm.
Care
Silver reacts slowly with the air and can turn duller over time. That is normal and not a fault: a soft silver cloth removes it in a couple of minutes. Which methods work and which ones to leave alone is in our guide on how to clean silver jewelry. Solid silver can be worn in the shower, but take it off before swimming, because chlorine attacks silver. The models with a white gold plating or a PVD finish also come off before the shower and the gym, because that layer wears through. Avoid perfume and store your jewelry dry and separately.
Looking for something that needs less care? Have a look at silver-colored stainless steel: that is bare, polished steel with no coating, it does not tarnish and wiping it with a dry cloth is enough.