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Sterling Silver
What is the difference between sterling silver and silver?

i got a ruby ring from kay jewelers and the silver color is peeling off sorta. I just got it last month and idk if it is sterling silver or silver, i dont know that difference but i thought since this is real jewelery it should not be changing colors or wearing out ive only had it for about a month and this shouldnt be happening.

check your ring whether it has a 925 stamp. In that case it is sterling silver and should not peel at all. If it doesn’t have a stamp it might be costume jewelry, which is some sort of cheap metal that is plated with silver or rhodium or white gold. That can rub off or in case of rhodium could also peel off. The term ‘silver’ really only refers to the color, nothing else. Any solid/precious metal need to have some sort of stamp to prove what it is.
One more thing, sometimes, sterling silver is rhodium plated. That could still peel off, but the metal underneath should be stamped 925 for sterling silver and should have the right color.

Best idea would be to bring it back and find out exactly what the metal is.

Tip: Cleaning Sterling Silver Jewelry

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MAGNIFICENT Native American Jewelry Lot Old Vintage Turquoise Sterling Silver


MAGNIFICENT Native American Jewelry Lot Old Vintage Turquoise Sterling Silver


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KING  EDWARD 7th Scottish Enamel Sterling  Centerpiece


KING EDWARD 7th Scottish Enamel Sterling Centerpiece


$195,000.00


Antique Imperial Russian Faberge Silver 88 & Enamel Tea Caddy (vintage cup glass


Antique Imperial Russian Faberge Silver 88 & Enamel Tea Caddy (vintage cup glass


$175,000.00


King Faroug , 19th Century French Sterling Silver Epergne


King Faroug , 19th Century French Sterling Silver Epergne


$175,000.00


300oz. Sterling Silver 1977 English Bowl VERY RARE


300oz. Sterling Silver 1977 English Bowl VERY RARE


$125,000.00


CARDEILHAC RENAISSANCE CHRISTOFLE FRENCH STERLING SILVER MUSEUM QUALITY FLATWARE


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$119,000.00


most rare HECTOR AGUILAR STERLING FLATWARE SET 136 pcs


most rare HECTOR AGUILAR STERLING FLATWARE SET 136 pcs


$98,000.00


SUPERB Robert Oppecker 'Charybdis Vessel' Sterling Silver Contemporary Vessel


SUPERB Robert Oppecker ‘Charybdis Vessel’ Sterling Silver Contemporary Vessel


$79,000.00


MAGNIFICENT GEORGE BURNS & GRACIE ALLEN STERLING TROPHY


MAGNIFICENT GEORGE BURNS & GRACIE ALLEN STERLING TROPHY


$75,000.00


Tiffany & Co. Sterling 7 Pcs Tea Set Circa 1865 UNIQUE


Tiffany & Co. Sterling 7 Pcs Tea Set Circa 1865 UNIQUE


$75,000.00


ANTIQUE MUSEUM 18-19th CENTURY FRENCH ROYAL VERMEIL FLATWARE SET 96 PIECES !


ANTIQUE MUSEUM 18-19th CENTURY FRENCH ROYAL VERMEIL FLATWARE SET 96 PIECES !


$55,000.00


Faberge Sterling Silver Enamel Ruby Diamond Box UNIQUE


Faberge Sterling Silver Enamel Ruby Diamond Box UNIQUE


$50,000.00


IVY & HOLLY BY TIFFANY & CO. STERLING SILVER TEA SERVICE DESSERT FLATWARE SET


IVY & HOLLY BY TIFFANY & CO. STERLING SILVER TEA SERVICE DESSERT FLATWARE SET


$49,995.00


MUSEUM QUALITY GORHAM COLFLESH CIRCA '70 SERVICE STERLING SILVER EBONY 1958


MUSEUM QUALITY GORHAM COLFLESH CIRCA ’70 SERVICE STERLING SILVER EBONY 1958


$49,000.00


JAPANESE BY TIFFANY & CO. STERLING SILVER KETTLE ON STAND MAGNIFICENT!


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$49,000.00


FRIEDELL STERLING SILVER FUSCHIA CANDELABRA CENTERPIECE


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$48,480.00


262ozs STERLING SILVER ENAMEL 1969 OLD NEWBURY CRAFTERS


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$48,000.00


FRENCH STERLING SILVER & VERMEIL FLATWARE SET, 296pcs.


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304pc. FRENCH STERLING SILVER & VERMEIL FLATWARE SET, 10 DRAWER STORAGE CHEST


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$45,429.00


 Antique William G. DeMatteo 7 piece Silver Blossom Tea Set


Antique William G. DeMatteo 7 piece Silver Blossom Tea Set


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ART DECO STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET - RAVINET D'ENFER, 283 pcs. 8 Drawer Chest


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BANNER STERLING SILVER CLOISONE BUBINGA WOOD SET TRAY


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Ben-Gurion Estate - Harrods 170pcs Silver Flatware Set


Ben-Gurion Estate – Harrods 170pcs Silver Flatware Set


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FORD & TUPPER STERLING SILVER ICE BOWL & SPOON POLAR BEAR 3-D FIGURAL RARE


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$39,500.00


CHRYSANTHEMUM BY TIFFANY STERLING SILVER TEA TRAY


CHRYSANTHEMUM BY TIFFANY STERLING SILVER TEA TRAY


$39,500.00


Vase Huge ** PIECE UNIQUE ** Sterling silver 925 ** height 28.35 in (72cm)


Vase Huge ** PIECE UNIQUE ** Sterling silver 925 ** height 28.35 in (72cm)


$38,600.00


Japanese Sterling Silver 8 Piece Dragon Tea Set w Tray        Signed      251 oz


Japanese Sterling Silver 8 Piece Dragon Tea Set w Tray Signed 251 oz


$38,500.00


CHRYSANTHEMUM BY TIFFANY STERLING CANDELABRA PAIR 3-LTE


CHRYSANTHEMUM BY TIFFANY STERLING CANDELABRA PAIR 3-LTE


$37,500.00


FRENCH STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET - ROYAL CREST, 164p


FRENCH STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET – ROYAL CREST, 164p


$37,013.00


PUIFORCAT STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET - VAUBAN, 223pcs, 19 SERVING Pcs., 1800s,


PUIFORCAT STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET – VAUBAN, 223pcs, 19 SERVING Pcs., 1800s,


$35,579.00


CHRISTOFLE GALEA STERLING SILVER 144 PIECE SET + SERVICING PIECES, RRP £75,212


CHRISTOFLE GALEA STERLING SILVER 144 PIECE SET + SERVICING PIECES, RRP £75,212


$35,476.15


181 PIECE GOLD ON STERLING SILVER GORHAM CROWN BAROQUE PATTERN SERVING PIECES


181 PIECE GOLD ON STERLING SILVER GORHAM CROWN BAROQUE PATTERN SERVING PIECES


$35,000.00


305pc SET Avalon International Sterling Amazing Fancy


305pc SET Avalon International Sterling Amazing Fancy


$34,500.00


Wiener Werkstatte Silver Vase Koloman Moser Art Nouveau Vienna Secession


Wiener Werkstatte Silver Vase Koloman Moser Art Nouveau Vienna Secession


$34,500.00


CHRISTOFLE STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET + CABINET, 190pcs., 22 SERVING Pcs,


CHRISTOFLE STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET + CABINET, 190pcs., 22 SERVING Pcs,


$34,484.00


ODIOT VERMEIL (GOLD PLATED STERLING SILVER) FLATWARE SET + CHEST, NOBLE CREST


ODIOT VERMEIL (GOLD PLATED STERLING SILVER) FLATWARE SET + CHEST, NOBLE CREST


$33,075.00


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BANNER STERLING SILVER TEA SET ROSEWOOD - SPINNAKER


BANNER STERLING SILVER TEA SET ROSEWOOD – SPINNAKER


$32,000.00


Sterling Silver 925 * Tureen + Meat dish * model Rocaille, Rococo, Late Baroque


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$30,900.00


Unique Sterling Silver Altneu Synagogue In Prague Hand Made


Unique Sterling Silver Altneu Synagogue In Prague Hand Made


$30,000.00


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Antique Pair Sterling Silver Portuguese Candelabra 16¨


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 Antique Vintage Sterling Silver Flatware tableware Thai Budha 144 pcs set art


Antique Vintage Sterling Silver Flatware tableware Thai Budha 144 pcs set art


$30,000.00


JOHN CAFE IMPORTANT SET OF 4 GEORGIAN STERLING CANDLESTICKS CIRCA 1773, H=10.75


JOHN CAFE IMPORTANT SET OF 4 GEORGIAN STERLING CANDLESTICKS CIRCA 1773, H=10.75″


$30,000.00


KELLER 19th CENTURY STERLING SILVER AND VERMEIL FLATWARE SET, 198pcs + WRAPS


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$29,973.00


rare GORHAM MIXED METAL STERLING SILVER COPPER BRASS FLATWARE FOR 8 - 2 AVAIL.


rare GORHAM MIXED METAL STERLING SILVER COPPER BRASS FLATWARE FOR 8 – 2 AVAIL.


$29,850.00


HAND CRAFTED STERLING SILVER, GOLD & GEM POWDER HORN BY MASTER SILVERSMITH


HAND CRAFTED STERLING SILVER, GOLD & GEM POWDER HORN BY MASTER SILVERSMITH


$29,500.00


Fabulous Gorham Martele Silver Geranium Vase 1905


Fabulous Gorham Martele Silver Geranium Vase 1905


$28,500.00


Fabulous Antique Tiffany Sterling Tea and Coffee Set


Fabulous Antique Tiffany Sterling Tea and Coffee Set


$28,500.00


PUIFORCAT STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET - ROYAL CROWN, 1800s, 178pcs


PUIFORCAT STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET – ROYAL CROWN, 1800s, 178pcs


$28,499.00


19C ART NOUVEAU AMERICAN STERLING CENTER PIECE


19C ART NOUVEAU AMERICAN STERLING CENTER PIECE


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CARTIER “PANDA” LIMITED EDITION 88 PEN STERLING SILVER


$28,000.00


Magnificent 1814 English Sterling Silver Covered Cup Trophy By William Burwash


Magnificent 1814 English Sterling Silver Covered Cup Trophy By William Burwash


$28,000.00


GORHAM 7PC STERLING TEA SET IN CUSTOM FITTED WOOD BOX 4700


GORHAM 7PC STERLING TEA SET IN CUSTOM FITTED WOOD BOX 4700


$28,000.00


MAGNIFICENT 1900 REPOSE STERLING  LARGE CENTER PIECE BY WRIGHTHKAY & CO MUST SE


MAGNIFICENT 1900 REPOSE STERLING LARGE CENTER PIECE BY WRIGHTHKAY & CO MUST SE


$28,000.00


999 Fine Silver Imperial Dragon sculpure by DeShay Maiden Foundry Of Oregon


999 Fine Silver Imperial Dragon sculpure by DeShay Maiden Foundry Of Oregon


$28,000.00


Italian Rococo amphora vase - 1950 sterling silver


Italian Rococo amphora vase – 1950 sterling silver


$27,500.00


FABULOUS TIFFANY Sterling Silver ENGLISH KING TEASET, including KETTLE on Stand


FABULOUS TIFFANY Sterling Silver ENGLISH KING TEASET, including KETTLE on Stand


$27,500.00


1805 Favier Andre Fine French Gilt Silver Monstrance VERY RARE


1805 Favier Andre Fine French Gilt Silver Monstrance VERY RARE


$27,500.00


CHRISTOFLE ART DECO STERLING SILVER PLATTER SET - 10pcs. 5 STORAGE WRAPS


CHRISTOFLE ART DECO STERLING SILVER PLATTER SET – 10pcs. 5 STORAGE WRAPS


$26,948.00


Extraordinarily rare 1741 Edward Feline Silver Spirit Kettle and Stand


Extraordinarily rare 1741 Edward Feline Silver Spirit Kettle and Stand


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International 53-Piece Simplicity Flatware Set


International 53-Piece Simplicity Flatware Set


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11X16 SILVER RECTANGLETRAY - LARGE 11X16 SILVER PLATED RECTANGULAR TRAY


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Lenox Opal Innocence Cake Knife and Server


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Carole Lombard - The Glamour Collection (Hands Across the Table/ Love Before Breakfast/ Man of the World/ The Princess Comes Across/ True Confession/ We're Not Dressing)


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In the 1930s, nobody combined glamour, romantic comedy, and drama better than Carole Lombard. Having entered show-biz at the age of 12, the former Jane Alice Peters (b. Oct. 6, 1908, in Fort Wayne, Indiana) distinguished herself from equally stellar contemporaries like Katharine Hepburn, Claudette Colbert, and Jean Arthur by establishing her versatility as a fashion icon whose beauty was matched b…

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Reflections Heavyweight Looks Like Silver Disposable Flatware for 40 with BONUS Pack of 40 Forks - 160 Pieces in All


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$11.31


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BlueMagic 400 Metal Polish Cream – 7 oz.


$4.59


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Sterling Silver Star Ring


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$33.99


Sterling Silver Star Ring

Handmade Sterling Silver 'Leaves' Ring (Thailand)


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Sterling Silver Dragonfly Ring


Sterling Silver Dragonfly Ring


$19.49


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Sterling Silver ‘Understanding’ Ring (Indonesia)


$37.49


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Sterling Silver Butterfly Ring


$17.49


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Sterling Silver Dolphin Ring


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Sterling Silver 'Holding You' Ring (Peru)


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$27.49


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Sterling Silver 'Bubbles' Ring (Indonesia)


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‘Bubbles’ ringSterling silver jewelryClick here for ring sizing guide

Sterling Silver 'Sweetheart Rose' Flower Earrings (Indonesia)


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Poised on sterling silver posts, sweetheart rose earrings whisper of love. Indonesia’s Nyoman Rena handcrafts the earrings of sterling silver.

Sterling Silver 'Spring Elephants' Cocktail Ring (Thailand)


Sterling Silver ‘Spring Elephants’ Cocktail Ring (Thailand)


$55.99


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Sterling Silver 'Moon Magic' Band Ring (Thailand)


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Sterling silver accent ringSterling silver jewelryClick here for ring sizing guide

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Sterling Silver Monogrammed Square Bead Edge Earrings


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Give a unique and thoughtful gift with these sterling silver satin finish earrings. These handmade earrings are monogrammed with a single initial for a personal touch.

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Update your look with the sheen of sterling silver earrings by Mexico’s Alberto Alvarez. These earrings feature are monogrammed with your choice of letter for a personal touch.

Sterling Silver Moonstone Ring (India)


Sterling Silver Moonstone Ring (India)


$31.49


Moonstone ringSterling silver jewelry

Sterling Silver Butterfly Ring


Sterling Silver Butterfly Ring


$19.49


Cut-out butterfly ringSterling silver jewelry

Sterling Silver 'Refinement' Ring (Indonesia)


Sterling Silver ‘Refinement’ Ring (Indonesia)


$59.99


Band accent ringSterling silver jewelryClick here for ring sizing guide

Sterling Silver Gorgeous Pendant (India)


Sterling Silver Gorgeous Pendant (India)


$21.99


Stylish pendant is the perfect addition to your wardrobePendant is handcrafted by talented artisans from IndiaJewelry is made of .925 sterling silver

Sterling Silver 'Afternoon' Ring (Indonesia)


Sterling Silver ‘Afternoon’ Ring (Indonesia)


$59.99


Modern accent ringSterling silver jewelryClick here for ring sizing guide

Sterling Silver Antique Butterfly Ring


Sterling Silver Antique Butterfly Ring


$20.99


Butterfly ringSterling silver jewelry

Sterling Silver Three-flower Ring


Sterling Silver Three-flower Ring


$22.99


Flower ringSterling silver jewelry

Sterling Silver Oxidized Butterfly Ring


Sterling Silver Oxidized Butterfly Ring


$16.99


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Sterling Silver Men's Alligator Ring


Sterling Silver Men’s Alligator Ring


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Alligator ringSterling silver jewelry

Sterling Silver Three Dolphins Ring


Sterling Silver Three Dolphins Ring


$13.89


Dolphin ringSterling silver jewelry

Sterling Silver Two Dolphin Ring


Sterling Silver Two Dolphin Ring


$19.49


Dolphin ringSterling silver jewelry

Sterling Silver 'Hill Tribe Moon' Ring (Thailand)


Sterling Silver ‘Hill Tribe Moon’ Ring (Thailand)


$39.99


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Sterling Silver 'Touch The Earth' Ring (Thailand)


Sterling Silver ‘Touch The Earth’ Ring (Thailand)


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Elegant design by Thailand’s Wadarat SupasirisukSterling silver ring

Sterling Silver 'Thistle Knot' Cocktail Ring (Thailand)


Sterling Silver ‘Thistle Knot’ Cocktail Ring (Thailand)


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Cocktail ringSterling silver jewelryClick here for ring sizing guide

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Sterling Silver ‘Whispering Snow’ Band Ring (Thailand)


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