What is s925?

S925 refers to Sterling Silver. The "S" stands for silver, and "925" indicates that the metal is composed of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, typically copper. This is the standard composition for sterling silver, ensuring durability and workability while retaining the beauty of silver. The addition of other metals makes the alloy harder and more resistant to scratching and bending than pure silver (99.9% fine silver), which is too soft for most jewelry or functional objects. Items marked with "S925" or just "925" guarantee a certain level of silver purity and quality.