All about 875 silver: what kind of alloy is it, what is its composition and how much does 1 gram cost today?

The cost of any silver product is, of course, significantly less than gold, but there is no need to be disappointed and underestimate such a valuable metal, as well as products made from it. Of course, selling a silver product, for example a chain, which has a net weight of 10 grams is pointless, but generally, silver is bought at a high price if it is spoons, forks, and also glass holders, in which case you can really get rich and sell silver in Moscow. If you cannot determine whether your product has a hallmark, at any time you can call us at the indicated phone numbers, write, or come, and then we will be able to analyze the silver product on the spot, as well as its price. You can find out more details about the prices that are current today on our website in the price list. The pricing policy is regularly updated, since it directly depends on the price of precious metals on the exchange, so it is worth keeping an eye on the current prices on our page.

How much does 1 gram of 875 silver cost today?

The price of 1 gram of 875 silver is not constant and is determined by several factors. The cost of the precious metal practically does not depend on the place of extraction; it is determined by stock exchange quotes.

Thus, the current price of 1 gram of the 875th sample is formed by the relationship between supply and demand for this metal at a specific point in time.

You can track the price dynamics of 1 gram of 875 silver on the chart.

What kind of sample is this

Fineness is the defining characteristic of any valuable metal. Since such substances are rarely used in pure form (more often as a combination of several components), the sample expresses the quantitative content of the base metal in a particular alloy.

875 is the number of grams of the main substance in the silver alloy; this is the number that should be indicated on the hallmark when marking jewelry. The specific content of lunar metal determines the price of 1 gram.

Composition and properties

Due to its softness, pure silver is not used to make jewelry or other items. To give the metal the necessary properties, it is mixed (alloyed) with other metals - copper, aluminum, nickel, cadmium or platinum. The most common alloy is silver and copper.

Sample 875 means that the whitest metal in the alloy of this sample contains 87.5% of the total mass in grams. The remaining 12.5% ​​are additives of other substances that improve the technological characteristics of the substance.

Strength

Additives give silver alloys their characteristic properties. The use of copper as an alloy improves the ductility of the 875 grade material and increases its ability to be machined, while at the same time copper least noticeably changes the appearance and physical properties of silver.

Alloy shade chart

Unlike gold, the presence of impurities has little effect on the color of silver. The shade of silver items depending on the sample is in the table.

Brand

A hallmark system is used to mark silver jewelry and confirm its authenticity. A stamp is an imprint of a certain shape, indicating that the product has passed control, its composition fully corresponds to the declared one, and the price is reasonable.

In different historical periods, items made of precious metals were marked with a brand of various forms - from a simple indication of the sample to rare intricate imprints. Currently, the marks are unified.

The authenticity of items made from 875 grade silver is confirmed by:

• manufacturer's stamp indicating the year of manufacture and the manufacturer's designation;
• an imprint of the state hallmark of the Russian Federation, indicating that silver of at least the specified standard was used for production.

Silver items of 875 standard, marked with a mark with a star, are especially valued; buyers offer high prices for them. This marking means that the product was manufactured in the Soviet Union between 1958 and 1994, and, in addition to its antique value, is famous for the high quality of its raw materials.

How many carats are in this sample?

The designation “875th silver standard” corresponds to the metric system, which is used in Russia. According to this system, 1000 grams of alloy contains 875 grams of pure silver.

In other countries, the carat system is used when determining the number of carats of valuable metal in 24 carats of the alloy being valued. To convert silver from the metric to the carat system, a special table is used.

The table data shows that the 875th silver standard corresponds to 21 carats.

Types of sample

Quote: 875 sample is just a myth and a trick in the deck of scammers and unscrupulous sellers. The likelihood of encountering aurum of this sample in the Russian Federation and CIS countries is negligible.

In Russia, the metric system is widespread with a clear nomenclature of samples, with its own system of marks. The gold mark in the Russian Federation looks like an elongated rectangle, the silver one looks like a barrel. Sample list of official nomenclature:

As you can see, 875 aurum is simply absent from the Russian nomenclature: the alloy is not gold, but silver. Argentum hallmarks are different from gold indicators, their nomenclature is as follows: 800, 830, 875, 925, 960, 999. It is easy to notice the presence of the number 875 in the list of argentum hallmarks, which already answers the main question: gold with such hallmarks does not exist in the Russian Federation, The digital designation refers to silver.

How can you recognize a fake?

Most often, buyers have little understanding of the characteristics and properties of valuable metals, which is what scammers take advantage of. You can avoid being scammed when buying 875 silver items, the price per gram of which is in the average range, if you pay attention to some details.

It is necessary to carefully study the mark on the product because:

• in the case of using raw materials of a lower standard, the mark has a fuzzy outline;
• when transferring a stamp from one item to another, traces of soldering are barely noticeable;
• in different historical periods, the hallmarks of the 875 alloy differed in different countries (you need to familiarize yourself with the marking features).

We can determine whether we really have a silver product in front of us, and how high quality it is, by the following signs:

• silver does not interact with a magnet, that is, if a piece of jewelry or figurine is magnetic, it is definitely a fake made of another metal;
• high thermal conductivity means that when placed in hot water, silver instantly heats up;
• if you scratch the product, in case of a fake, you can find another metal under a thin layer of silver plating;
• High quality 875 silver does not stain your hands, even if darkened.

The low price per 1 gram should alert you: it may be a fake.

Important note: turning to specialists (jewelers, appraisers) for help if you have the slightest doubt about the authenticity of a piece of jewelry or household item will help you avoid fraud and save money.

Hallmark

The first thing you should pay attention to when choosing jewelry is the 825 Silver hallmark. But trying to determine a material by color or other external characteristics is a mistake. The mark indicates the pure percentage of the precious metal contained in the composition. Everything else is impurities. The composition is of great importance, since it is it that determines the shade, wear resistance, hardness or softness, and allergenicity of the material.

Marking is an important evidence of the authenticity of the alloy. The state mark on the product indicates that it is legally sold in Russia.

Advantages and disadvantages

The 875 alloy is one of the most common because it has many advantages:

• the relatively low content of impurities has a positive effect on the degree of oxidation of the metal, such silver darkens more slowly;
• the alloy does not have a yellowish tint characteristic of the material of the 800th and 830th samples;
• products are more practical: the strength and hardness of the raw materials make them suitable for washing and cleaning;
• the relevance of the material is not reduced due to ease of processing;
• the price for 1 gram of such silver is quite affordable.

The main disadvantage of the alloy is its low ductility, which makes it difficult to decorate products with thin decorative elements.

Pricing policy for silver products

Any precious metal really lives up to its name and has a priori high value: they can rarely be found in nature, they have an aesthetically beautiful and visually pleasing shine, precious metals are very resistant to corrosion. Silver also has a number of these advantages, and today it is one of the most popular on the market; it is often used as jewelry and interior details. But it is worth analyzing in more detail whether the sale of such metal can bring significant profits.

Where can I buy or sell, price per gram

You can purchase products made from 875 silver:

• in specialized jewelry stores, jewelry islands in large shopping centers. Jewelry and cutlery from domestic and foreign jewelry factories are sold here, the price depends on the weight of the product and the price of 1 gram of silver;
• in pawn shops, antique shops or flea markets. Sometimes you can find interesting rare items there at reasonable prices;
• at auctions on the Internet. Both antiques and modern items are sold here, but it is difficult to verify authenticity from photos, and the prices per gram are quite high.

Those wishing to sell their own silver items are recommended to use the services of various purchases and pawn shops. However, it is necessary to understand that it will be possible to sell products in purchases at the price of 1 gram of scrap valuable metals, that is, very cheaply.

Gold with star

The quality of Soviet silver is so legendary that modern pawnshops are willing to pay exorbitant prices for it, and modern scammers diligently pass it off as antique gold, inventing non-existent hallmarks for the sake of profit.

A popular trick among scammers is selling gold with a star and the hallmark 875. Taking advantage of the ignorance of buyers, gold plating, and the status of an antique, cunning sellers try to pass off Argentum as an 875 gold product, which inevitably increases prices by an order of magnitude. Let's look at the question in more detail.

The product is marked with a mark consisting of a pentagram, a hammer and sickle, the manufacturer's designation and the sample itself. The items themselves with the Soviet mark are valued several times more expensive due to their antique status. Stamps of this type were introduced in the Soviet Union from 1958 to 1994. Often items with these marks are unique and are no longer produced, searching for and finding some rare items (watches, a set of services) is problematic, and the prices for such items are very high and reach hundreds of thousands per set.

The quality of Soviet products also stands out: state control, clear and strict standards, lack of imports of metals (the decline in the quality of modern jewelry is largely due to the import of metals from Egypt and Turkey). Thanks to this, the jewelry products of the USSR are an order of magnitude better than the quality of “jewelry” in modern Russia.

But with all the advantages of silver with a star, the Soviet 875 Aurum is just a strange myth, an attempt to pass off old and expensive silver products as even more expensive gold ones.

Recommendations for care, cleaning and storage

Products made from 875 silver alloy have a long service life and are practical. However, maintaining the attractive appearance of jewelry, tableware or accessories is possible only if a number of conditions are met:

• It is recommended to store silver jewelry in cases, and cutlery and dishes in parchment paper;
• to prevent items from turning black, avoid humidity (for example, do not wear jewelry when going to a bathhouse or sauna, or swimming in ponds);
• You can avoid deformation by removing jewelry during sports or active physical work;
• remove rings or bracelets when cleaning at home so as not to damage them with aggressive household chemicals.

Even if all storage and use rules are followed, silver items darken and lose their shine over time. You can restore the original appearance using improvised means and folk methods. The most effective is cleaning with a solution of ammonia and soap, baking soda, tooth powder or crushed chalk.

If homemade methods do not inspire confidence, you can use special care products or cleaning wipes, which can be purchased at retail outlets or online stores. Their price is usually low.

Tips for choosing silver jewelry

Silver jewelry is accessible to many, because today the price of 1 gram is quite affordable. When buying silver jewelry, everyone is guided by their own tastes and preferences.

Professionals from the fashion world advise:

• You shouldn’t immediately buy the thing you like, it’s better to think and make sure you make the right choice; you shouldn’t follow fashion, you should stick to your own style;
• Wearing gold and silver jewelry at the same time is not recommended.

Verification methods

Aurum 875, in fact, does not exist in Russia; in 99% of cases, attempts to sell such products are a common deception. There is definitely logic in such actions, because the cost of gold ranges from 2,300 rubles to 7,000, while silver can be bought for 32 rubles at the current exchange rate.

Gilded, processed silver is extremely difficult to distinguish from gold, but for a beginner it is simply impossible; if the deception is successful, the profit of the criminals is not only high, it is exorbitant.

For the buyer, this is akin to ordinary theft, so before buying jewelry, if in doubt, you should perform the following steps:

1. Pay attention to the brand and number. If there is a low-quality stamp, blurred boundaries, questionable shapes (a barrel instead of a rectangle) and others, everything can indicate a fake. The factor is important, but not decisive: modern fraudsters can easily fake the mark on a product;
2. be sure to request a certificate, pay attention to the quality of the material (not only metals are replaced, they also try to replace various samples of gold, cheaper ones with more expensive ones). The certificate is the main document for the product; comprehensive information about the product can be obtained there;
3. The fact of a low price for a gold product will also be questionable. Either it is a cheaper material, or the gold is stolen;
4. do a simple iodine test by dropping it on the metal. In case of darkening it is gold, in case of lightening it is silver;
5. If possible, consult a professional jeweler. There is a high probability of falling into the network of experienced fraudsters with an abundance of necessary documents. In this case, only an expert can help.