Silver plated and sterling silver, there are key differences
between these two metals that give them each their own features.
Discovering the benefits of both metals could help you make the
choice as to which is the best for you.
What is Silver Plated?
Silver plated refers to jewellery created by covering a base
metal, such as copper or brass, in a very thin layer of sterling
silver. The coating can be anywhere from 1 micron to 10 microns
thick. This base metal can be more affordable than sterling silver
or pure silver, which in turn can lead to a more affordable piece
of silver jewellery.
This method of coating a base material with a valuable metal is
also seen in
gold plated and gold vermeil. Both of which use different
plating techniques to coat base metals with gold.