Sterling Silver 925 vs PVD 999: What’s Real and What’s Just Plated?
📸 It’s not just silver. It’s Florence craftsmanship. Click the image to explore our full collections 👉 www.secofflorence.com ⚠️ Buyer Beware: Not All That Shines Is Silver In the jewelry and home décor world, confusion runs rampant. Coatings and misleading labels blur the line between real silver and imitation. But when it comes to value, authenticity, and respect for the buyer, one thing matters: the hand-stamped 925 hallmark . 🔍 PVD 999 Silver: A Shiny Illusion PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) 999 silver is not a solid metal—it’s a microscopic layer of pure silver vaporized onto a surface. • Usually less than 1 gram of silver • No intrinsic value • No hallmark • Not legally recognized as “silver” in the U.S. Bottom line: it’s a silver-coated item , not a silver item. Yet many sellers market it as genuine. Legal? Maybe. Ethical? You decide. 💎 Sterling Silver 925: The Real Deal Sterling silver is an alloy made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals ...