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sterling silver

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sterling silver
1. an alloy containing not less than 92.5 per cent of silver, the remainder usually being copper
2. sterling-silver articles collectively

sterling silver [′stər·liŋ ′sil·vər]
(metallurgy)
A silver alloy having a defined standard of purity of 92.5% silver and the remaining 7.5% usually of copper.


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A line of jewelry from Brooklyn artist Alison Mackey involves botanical photos under resin in big, bold shapes, set into sterling silver.
Axis Oval Bangles in sterling silver ($425) and 18-karat gold ($1,750) from the Frank Gehry Collection for Tiffany & Co.
On the deluxe end, a sterling silver brush stand that comes with razor and brush, goes for $3,400.
 
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