understanding your purchase

Your unique mē ́tria product was hand-built using sterling silver.  Each piece is stamped 925, which is an indication that it is sterling silver -an industry standard and highest grade of silver for functional wear.

The stamp proves that the metal is 92.5% percent pure silver alloy.  It also tells you that 7.5% percent of copper has been added to the metal to increase its strength. Pure silver 99.9% on its own is too soft, flexible, and malleable to be used for most jewelry applications.  99.9% silver makes the work much more prone to scratches, bends, and dents and is not suitable for daily wear.