Although they share a lot in common, silver and 925 Sterling Silver are not the same metals. The other 7.2% of sterling silver is made up of other metals like copper or zinc and contains the remaining 92.5% pure silver. Because of its 92.5% composition, sterling silver is frequently referred to as "925 Sterling Silver."
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