State of Missouri Sterling Silver Charm Pendant and Cities Springfield, Jefferson City, Kansas City and St. Louis with Picture of Ear of Corn and Cattle Head, Height 23-mm, Width 19-mm, Depth 1-mm
Sterling silver is an alloy consisting of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% of other metals, usually copper. Most silver jewelry is made using sterling silver because pure silver is too soft and needs a stronger metal like copper to preserve its ductility (capable of sustaining large plastic deformations without fracture). All silver in our items are guaranteed to be sterling silver.