✦ Understanding Silver: Why 925 Sterling Silver is the Golden Standard

The choice of jewelry directly impacts comfort, radiance, and durability. From pure silver to various alloys, the composition defines the soul of a piece. Why do luxury jewelry brands choose the number "925" instead of striving for 100% purity? It’s more than just an international standard—it’s the perfect balance between aesthetics and practicality.

The hardness and stability of silver are deeply rooted in its structural composition. While 999 Fine Silver boasts extreme purity, its texture is too soft, making it prone to scratches, deformation, and unable to support intricate designs for daily wear.

Through decades of craftsmanship, the ratio of "92.5% Silver + 7.5% Alloy" has become the gold standard. This precise balance preserves the signature luster of silver while significantly enhancing its durability.

Common Types of Silver Jewelry:

• 999 Fine Silver With 99.9% purity, it features a warm, milky white glow. However, due to its extreme softness, it deforms easily and is typically reserved for traditional ornaments or simple designs rather than refined, daily jewelry.

• 925 Sterling Silver Composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% alloy. This 7.5% addition provides the necessary strength to carry delicate designs and withstand the rigors of daily wear. It maintains that iconic bright white luster and, with proper care, can always be restored to its original brilliance.

• Silver-Plated & Alloy Jewelry These pieces usually feature a base of common metals with a thin layer of silver on the surface. While they appear bright initially, the plating eventually wears off or peels, exposing the base metal and diminishing both the look and the wearing experience.

• Recycled & Eco-Friendly Silver Refined from reclaimed silver materials. As long as the purity meets the 925 standard, its physical properties are identical to traditional silver, offering a choice that embraces both sustainability and beauty.

We Choose 925 Sterling Silver to Stay With You Longer

At SEQUIN, all our jewelry is crafted from 925 Sterling Silver. We don’t believe that "purer is always better." Instead, we choose a material that is meant to be lived in.

It supports our designs and withstands the test of time. As you wear it, each piece will carry your unique traces, yet it can always be polished to shine anew when needed.

Some things fade away, but others are meant to stay. We choose to be the latter.

→ Pick your perfect everyday silver.