925 means sterling silver: 92.5% pure silver, with the other 7.5% usually copper for strength.
925, .925, STER, STERLING, 925 ITALY, A lion mark on British silver
The most common silver standard in the world. You will see it on rings, chains, earrings, bracelets and flatware from almost every country. Italian chains are often stamped 925 Italy.
| Sterling silver | Melt value |
|---|---|
| 2 gram piece | $3.82 |
| 5 gram piece | $9.56 |
| 10 gram piece | $19.12 |
Weigh your piece in grams on a kitchen or jewelry scale. Set stones add weight, so the real figure is a little lower. A buyer pays less than melt to cover refining and profit. Melt value calculator
Stones, a known maker or antique design can be worth far more than the metal. Photograph your piece and GemstoneAI identifies it and estimates what it is worth. Your first scan is free.
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A stamp is a claim, not proof. Fake jewelry is sometimes stamped with real-looking marks. In the US, a purity mark is supposed to sit next to a maker's trademark, so a purity stamp on its own deserves a closer look.
More checks: how to tell if gold is real and the 5-question ring checker.
Yes. 925 is solid sterling silver, 92.5% pure. It is not plated silver.
At today's prices, sterling silver is worth about $1.91 per gram at melt. Most of a 925 piece's resale value comes from its design, maker or stones rather than the metal.
No. Stamps are easy to fake. Back a stamp up with a magnet, a look at worn edges, or a jeweler's test before you rely on it.