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2. Charivari (decorative chain) - Wikipedia

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   Made of solid silver or silver-plated chain, it is decorated with gemstones, coins, medals, horn, and small body parts from a variety of animals. [1] [2] Origin and use

3. Jewellery chain - Wikipedia

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   Gold chain with garnets, rock crystals and enamel from the 16th century, Sweden. Jewellery chains, jewelry chains or body chains are metal chains [1] [2] that are used in jewellery to encircle parts of the body, [3] namely the neck, wrists and ankles, [4] and they also serve as points to hang decorative charms and pendants. [5] [6] [7]

4. Sterling silver - Wikipedia

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   Sterling silver is an alloy composed by weight of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925. Tiffany & Co. pitcher ( c. 1871 ) having paneled sides and repoussé design with shells, scrolls and flowers; top edge is repousse arrowhead leaf design

5. Ball chain - Wikipedia

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   Common uses of ball chain are for pull cords on light fixtures [1] and ceiling fans, keychains, and as retaining chains for things such as counter pens, and dogtag chains. Typical width is size 3, or 2.4 mm, steel ball chain. In the jewelry industry, pure 925 sterling silver may be in 1 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.5 mm, 1.8 mm, and 2.2 mm ball chain.

6. Silver standards - Wikipedia

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   In the modern world, fine silver is understood to be too soft for general use. [1] Britannia silver has a millesimal fineness of at least 958. The alloy is 95.84% pure silver and 4.16% copper or other metals. The Britannia standard was developed in Britain in 1697 to help prevent British sterling silver coins from being melted to make silver ...

7. Silver hallmarks - Wikipedia

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   The mark for silver meeting the sterling standard of purity is the Lion Passant, but there have been other variations over the years, most notably the mark indicating Britannia purity. The Britannia standard was obligatory in Britain between 1697 and 1720 to try to help prevent British sterling silver coins from being melted to make silver plate.