Our Silver Purity Promise
Every piece we sell is stamped with its purity, so you know exactly what you are buying.
What the stamps mean
925 – Sterling silver. 92.5% pure silver, blended with 7.5% other metals for strength. This is the international standard for silver jewellery, because pure silver is too soft for everyday wear.
999 – Fine silver. 99.9% pure silver. We use it for coins, bars and selected puja and gift items, where purity matters more than hardness.
Where to find the stamp
- Rings: inside the band
- Chains, bracelets and anklets: on the clasp or the small tag beside it
- Earrings: on the post or the back
- Pendants: on the bail or the reverse
- Idols, utensils and gift items: on the base
- Coins and bars: on the face, with the weight
Some very small or delicate pieces have no room for a stamp. Where that is the case, we say so on the product page.
Stamp or hallmark?
A purity stamp is the maker's declaration of the silver content. A hallmark is a separate mark applied by an independent assay office. Australia does not require independent hallmarking, so most silver sold here carries a purity stamp only, and ours does too. We tell you this plainly so you can compare like with like.
How to care for it
Genuine silver tarnishes naturally over time. That is a sign of real silver, not a fault. A soft polishing cloth brings back the shine. Store pieces dry and away from perfume and chlorine.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know it is real silver?
Look for the 925 or 999 stamp on the piece, in the places listed above. If you would like to see it before you buy, email us and we will send a close-up photo.
What is the difference between 925 and 999?
925 is 92.5% silver and is harder, so it suits jewellery worn every day. 999 is 99.9% silver and is softer, so it suits coins, bars and items that are kept rather than worn.
Is 925 the same as sterling silver?
Yes. Sterling silver is the name for silver that is 92.5% pure, and 925 is the stamp that shows it.
Why has my silver gone dark?
Silver reacts with air and moisture and darkens over time. This is tarnish, and it happens to all genuine silver. It sits on the surface and wipes off with a silver polishing cloth.
I cannot find the stamp on my piece. What should I do?
Stamps are small and often sit inside a band or on a clasp. If you still cannot find it, email us a photo and your order number and we will help.
Questions?
Email info@925hub.com.au and we will send a close-up photo of the stamp on any item before you buy.