Sterling silver anti-tarnish

925 Sterling Silver refers to the 92.5% silver content.  Pure silver, like pure gold is very soft and unmanageable for long periods of wear. Sterling silver is combined with a small amount copper or zinc in order to make it harder and more durable yet maintain its color. Most of our products are coated with various types of anti-tarnish finishes in order to maintain brilliance and protect from tarnishing.  One popular plating is rhodium, (part of the platinum family)a very expensive material with a superior anti-tarnish property. Sterling Silver is one of the most reflective and brilliant of metals yet it is relatively abundant making it an affordable luxury to last a life time.