Sterling silver, also known as .925 Sterling Silver is made up of a minimum 92.5% pure silver with the remaining content usually 7.5% copper for strength. Sterling silver is the most expensive in price, but provides the best medium for manufacturing flatware – it is very pliable and lends itself to intricate designs that cannot be made from any of the other common metals. The consumers who purchase Ricci sterling silver, are doing so because it has prestige, it is elegant, and it endures. Daily usage of sterling silver actually helps to prevent harm to the sterling silver and brings out its natural patina, that people find so beautiful.