Silver Purity Explained: Fine Silver vs Sterling Silver

The purity of silver is typically expressed in fineness, indicating the percentage of pure silver in an alloy. For example, 999 fineness means 999 parts out of 1000 are pure silver.

Fine silver contains 99.9% silver content with minimal impurities and is the purest form of silver commonly available to consumers. Sterling silver, on the other hand, contains 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. It's the most common grade used in jewellery and household items.

The daily silver rate you see online is just a benchmark, and the final showroom price will always be higher due to making charges and GST. BIS Hallmarking can help verify authenticity by checking the purity grade or HUID code.