Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925.
Silver of 921/2 percent purity
Silver of a fineness of 92.5%.
a silver alloy with no more than 7.5% copper
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids;
a concave shape with an open top
A round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
roll (a ball)
The contents of such a container
A decorative round dish awarded as a prize in a competition
Sterling silver blossoms
Finally I got back to my jewellery bench on the weekend and caught up with pieces for my own stock and some shops. Here are just a few of the little blossoms I sawed out (and then filed, sanded, tumbled and turned into finished jewellery).
Sterling Silver Bowl (Oval and Pierced)
Sterling Silver Bowl (Oval and Pierced) - underside: hallmarked and # A7262