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sterling silver

British

noun

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

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sterling silver Scientific

/ stûr′lĭng /

An alloy that contains at least 92.5 percent silver and up to 7.5 percent copper or another metal, used to make jewelry and silverware.

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sterling silver

The biggest one for McIlroy is less tangible than the Green Jacket in the wardrobe, the sterling silver replica trophy on the mantelpiece, or the reserved spot in the car park.

From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026

Other highlights include a sterling silver exemplar of “Box of Smile,” which is a small box containing a mirror inside.

From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2025

She has an eagle eye for clothing with “100% cotton” on the tag or sterling silver jewelry stamped with a tiny “925,” indicating the quality of material.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 19, 2025

Carve Your Own Ring Kit Washington artist and metalsmith Cat McCadden’s kit has instructions and tools to design and create a custom sterling silver ring.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 16, 2023

Now she is clearing away my crumbs with the sterling silver scraper I gave to Elizabeth and Raleigh for their wedding.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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