Question: what is the difference between silver plated and sterling silver?
Answer: Sterling silver jewelry is made of sterling silver, which is an alloy of 92.5 percent of pure silver and 7.5 % of other metal, usually copper. ... Sterling Silver Jewelry is 92.5% Silver Jewelry. It is considered as Pure Silver Jewelry. Whereas, Silver Plated Jewelry is only a coating of silver over other metal jewelry.