sterling silver

noun

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

sterling silver

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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Frier, France’s consul general in Los Angeles, was preparing to host a party and the 25-pound sterling silver objet d’art was the guest of honor.

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A sterling silver urn, given to Miss Pickford by the queen of Siam, is also in a glass case.

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“I try to make my pieces smooth and comfortable,” he said, holding a signet ring cast in sterling silver that he etched with a Japanese crest of a lotus flower.

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The collection has eight pieces total, including necklaces, hoops, studs, rings, bracelets and lariats, set in sterling silver and recycled 18-karat gold.

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When he put it on his index finger, it looked like he had a diamond and sterling silver tennis ball on his hand.

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