Handmade men's necklace featuring a ship's anchor and helm made of 925 sterling silver. The pendant hangs from 2 mm-thick black rubber and has a clasp made of platinum-plated 925 sterling silver. A modern, understated men's necklace that goes with any style!
What is 925 sterling silver?
Silver is a heavy, rare, soft metal with a bright metallic lustre.
The silver content of a piece of jewellery is usually measured in “parts per thousand,” denoted by °. For example, 925 silver means 92.5% (925 parts) pure silver and 7.5% (75 parts) metal alloy.
Why isn’t 100% silver used in jewellery?
Pure silver is too soft for use in jewellery, ornaments, and other items. Other metals, usually copper, are therefore added to make silver suitable for jewellery. A 925 rating is ideal for ensuring your jewellery can withstand the test of time and everyday wear.
All silver jewellery must be stamped with “925”. The stamp is usually on the underside of the piece and uses very small numbers so as not to affect its appearance.
925 sterling silver does not cause allergies like other metals. Anyone allergic to 925 sterling silver is allergic to all metals and should wear jewellery made only of yellow or white gold.
Silver is a metal that tarnishes over time. This is completely normal and nothing to worry about—it proves that the jewellery is indeed made of silver. There are ways to slow this process, such as platinum plating and gold plating, as well as care tips to follow. The jewellery can easily be restored to its original colour.
