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Learn About Precious Metals Precious Metals • Gold • Silver • Platinum The Jewelry Learning Center Diamonds Gemstones Pearls Jewelry Types Watches Special Occasions Quality Assurance Care and Cleaning Jewelry Glossary		Precious Metals Silver Silver has a long and noble history, second only to that of gold. Popular as a jewelry metal for thousands of years, it is harder than gold and much more plentiful. The abundant supply and ease of working it make silver more affordable and a good alternative to gold and platinum (although it does tarnish and need polishing from time to time). Sterling silver is a silver alloy with a fixed standard of purity. It consists of 925 parts silver (out of 1,000) and 75 parts copper. Like gold alloys, sterling silver can be used to plate other metals. All silver jewelry we offer at Walmart.com is guaranteed sterling silver and is stamped .925. Learn about the different types of jewelry chains. More on Precious Metals Continue shopping in our Jewelry Department. Back to Shopping Has this helped? See our selection of silver jewelry. Rings Earrings Bracelets Pendants and Chains Back to the Walmart.com Jewelry Department Buying a gift? Send it in style with a Walmart.com gift box.