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What do the numbers mean after a description of sterling silver, i.e. sterling silver weighted 819?

  • I am talking about a pair of sterling silver candle sticks. I understand about the weighting but not about the number after.

  • Answer:

    I believe it refers to the purity of the silver -- how much silver to how much alloy.

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