Sterling Silver facts
While investigating facts about Sterling Silver Earrings and Sterling Silver Rings, I found out little known, but curios details like:
A pound coin (£) originally weighed one troy pound of sterling silver, giving the currency the name "pound sterling".
how sterling silver is made?
Sterling Silver isn't pure silver. It's alloyed with copper to make it harder.
What sterling silver means?
In my opinion, it is useful to put together a list of the most interesting details from trusted sources that I've come across answering what's sterling silver worth. Here are 9 of the best facts about Sterling Silver Necklace and Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings I managed to collect.
what's sterling silver?
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The Vince Lombardi Trophy is given each year to the winning team of the Super Bowl. It is made of sterling silver and worth more than $25,000.
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Most saxophones are made of brass but in some cases they are also made of precious metals such as sterling silver, copper, or bronze.
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Actor Sterling Hayden (Ripper in Dr. Strangelove and Capt. McCluskey in The Godfather) was an officer in the Marines and an OSS operative during World War II. He received a Silver Star, an Arrowhead, and a commendation from Yugoslavia's President. He left active duty as a Captain.
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Not all Sterling Silver is Nickel Free and apparently neither is Stainless Steel (for those super allergic to metal)
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The Vince Lombardi Trophy is seven pounds of sterling silver, is made in New Jersey with silver from Italy and handcrafted by jewelry icon, Tiffanys.
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Tiffany & Co. sells sterling silver replicas of everyday objects, including a $1,000 soup can and a $9,000 ball of yarn
