Solid 925 Sterling Silver Ring 3mm Band In Sizes G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z Stamped 925

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The 925-hallmark stamp is not applicable to sterling silver alone. Gold is also marked for purity using the 925 stamps of authenticity. But sometimes, these are not the only identification markers which is why you need to dig deeper and even run some simple tests.

For purity, there are several notable ways of determining whether that ring is made of genuine sterling silver or not. With this in mind, if you are shopping for a gold ring, you should avoid all gold rings with the 925 stamp. These pieces are not worth much on the market, given the low-karat level. Regarding value, 925 gold isn’t solid gold, but it’s still valuable since these pieces are made of high-quality sterling silver plated with relatively good-quality gold. Therefore, jewelers add other metals to pure silver to make the precious metal harder and durable, and to create the intricate rings you are now looking at. It’s important to remember that finger size changes throughout the day and can be affected by things like weather and hydration. We recommend measuring your finger several times over a day to calculate your ideal ring size. Choose a larger sizeOur silver rings don’t just come with plain bands - some have a twisted or braided design, and some even have petal-inspired bands. Wrap a small piece of string around your partner’s finger while they’re sleeping and use a pen to mark where the ends meet. Take the string to a jeweler and you’ll receive an accurate measurement of ring size. If you are considering a ring made of the precious metals, silver or gold, you need to be familiar with the standard features and identifiers of these metals. Otherwise, you will end up with a fake, at a price.

The use of this mark stems from the fact that gold is one of rarest precious metals mined, which means that it’s valued highly. We have produced the following printable PDF ring size guides to assist you in finding the correct ring size. The simplest way to find your partner's ring size is to 'borrow' a ring they already wear. As engagement and wedding rings are typically worn on the third finger of the left hand, it's perhaps unlikely that that finger is already adorned. Simply choose a ring usually worn on the middle finger instead, and be prepared to go down a size or two for the right fit.The following are a few tips for secretly obtaining your partner's ring size, gleaned from the collective knowledge of our experienced team here at Goldsmiths. Once you have discovered your partner's size, you will be better able to peruse our extensive collection of diamond solitaire and gem-set engagement rings in a full choice of precious metals. Encourage your loved one to try on their friends or family members’ rings so you can get a better idea of what their ring size might be. If you don't know your partners ring size the most popular ring size for a woman is 'M'. Small finger sizes tend to be around 'J' and large finger sizes around 'Q'. If necessary we can resize the ring for free at a later date.

For wide shank rings, we recommend going one size larger than your normal ring size, as this ring has a wider band.The gold-plated sterling silver piece of jewelry is also called gold vermeil. This technique is common with costume jewelry. Your partner's friends and family are a great source of help if you're still wondering how to measure their ring size. They may be better placed to get the information without raising suspicion, so if you can enlist their help, take advantage of it. Just be sure they will keep your secret if you want the proposal to be a surprise. Run the nitric acid test. If you have to run this test, get a professional to do the test because nitric acid is dangerous, and then ask them to pour a drop of the acid on an inconspicuous surface. If the piece is genuine, there will be no effect, or you will have a creamish-white residue. Any other colors from the reaction indicate impurities and non-sterling silver materials. Like sterling silver, the 925 stamp is the unit that denotes the quality and also the authenticity of a piece of metal. However, it has a different meaning where gold is involved, and it doesn’t mean that the ring you are looking at is made of 92.5% gold.