Sterling silver is an alloy, in simple terms, a combination of metals. The sterling silver alloy contains 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. Ever notice 925 marked on our silver jewelry? That means it's sterling silver.

Pure silver with no additions is very soft and malleable, not always suitable for jewelry designs. The added copper in .925 silver works wonders for this alloy, making it strong and durable for jewelry. Sterling silver's quality and durability make it a favorite among jewelry lovers worldwide.

To first clear up some possible confusion, gold-filled jewelry is not "filled" with gold. Although similar to gold-plated jewelry, the benefits of gold-filled jewelry surpass gold-plated in durability, quality, and longevity.

Gold-filled jewelry contains a base layer of metal with a thick layer of mechanically bonded gold alloy. So how is gold-plated jewelry different? The production of both gold-filled and plated along with the amount of gold alloy used creates two significantly different products.

Gold plating uses a very thin surface layer of gold on a base metal. For better understanding, gold-filled products contain 100% more gold than plated jewelry. The higher percentage of gold contributes to gold-filled jewelry's excellent tarnish resistance and durability.