Tibetan Silver is a silver-colored alloy consisting of copper with tin or nickel painted with a silver color. People who have allergies to metals usually find this combination will trigger them.

Silver plate is just that - a thin layer of silver plated over another metal such as copper, brass or nickel. .925 Sterling Silver jewelry is always approximately 92.5% silver (Ag). Regardless of the other 7.5%, the .925 will always remain standard for 92.5% purity.

Gemstones will not scratch after only a few wares and the different variations of color within the stones themselves can clearly be seen.