What is the difference between silver and sterling silver?
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A splendid question. Pure silver is the element itself, but it's actually quite soft. So, for practical use, we create sterling silver, which is an alloy. It’s 92.5% silver, mixed with other metals like copper. This makes it much harder and more durable, which is ideal for jewellery and cutlery.