Silver plating is a very thin layer of silver deposited on to a base metal such as copper, brass, or nickel. These jewellery pieces are more durable and generally less valuable then sterling silver jewelry pieces. Jan 6, 2018
Is sterling silver a good quality?
Sterling silver is the standard for beautiful high- quality silver jewelry. It’s over 90% pure silver, mixed with alloys to add strength and durability. And it won’t wear down, as silver plating can.