Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% silver, marked 925. It has a bright, cool lustre and is a precious metal in its own right.
Living with silver
- Silver tarnishes as it reacts with sulphur in the air; a silver cloth restores it.
- Store pieces in a closed pouch to slow tarnish.
- Some silver is rhodium-plated for a whiter, tarnish-resistant finish.