What is the difference between sterling silver and silver plated items?
The major difference that will be immediately noticed is in the price of the item. Sterling items are much more expensive, but they will hold on to their value over time. Silver plated items are far cheaper, but the items become worthless very quickly. In terms of how the items feel, sterling items are generally lighter than silver plated items of the same size. This is due to the inherent value of the silver – leading to using less of the metal in the manufacturing process. Silver plating is a chemical process that adds a very thin layer of silver to the item, which is made of a different metal. This allows the manufacturer to make heavier items out of cheaper metals. Have more questions? Feel free to contact us!
