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Identifying Silver Jewelry: Understanding 925 Sterling Silver and Maker Marks


Question

silver necklace
This is a silver marked 925 and some other markings on it nacklace. With elephants, stars and hearts that dangle and a heart clasp. Purchased about 20 years ago at a small boutique. Do you know of maker? THanks so very much,
Erica Connors

Answer
HI ERICA,

THE 925 STAMP SIGNIFIES STERLING SILVER. ALL THE OTHER FACTS REALLY DON'T IDENTIFY THE MAKER BESIDES 20 YEARS AGO WE ALL MADE SILVER JEWELRY LIKE THIS SO IT COULD BE ANYONE OR ANY COMPANY. THERE IS REALLY NO TELLING WHO  MSDE THIS PIECE, SORRY.

PETER