Hallmark 925
What does a 925 hallmark mean?
925 means 92.5% pure silver, known as sterling silver. A gram of it is worth £1.09 in metal today and we pay £0.77 (14 Nov 2026, 03:28).
Silver value
£1.09/g
We pay
£0.77/g
The number is parts per thousand
Fineness marks state how many parts in a thousand are the precious metal. 925 is 925 parts in 1,000, so 92.5% of the weight is silver and the rest is the alloy that gives the piece its colour and hardness.
925 silver by weight today
| Weight | Pure silver | Metal value | We pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.93 g | £1.09 | £0.77 |
| 5 g | 4.63 g | £5.47 | £3.83 |
| 10 g | 9.25 g | £10.94 | £7.66 |
| 20 g | 18.50 g | £21.89 | £15.32 |
| 50 g | 46.25 g | £54.72 | £38.30 |
Is it real? Three quick checks
- Look for company. A genuine UK hallmark has the fineness number inside a shaped outline, plus a sponsor's mark and an Assay Office mark. A lone number with nothing beside it is a claim, not a hallmark.
- Watch for plating codes. GP, GEP, HGE, RG or a fraction like 1/20 12K mean a thin layer of gold over base metal. These are worth very little as scrap.
- Check with a magnet. Gold, silver and platinum are not magnetic. A pull towards the magnet means a steel or nickel core.
None of these replaces a test. We check every piece with an XRF analyser before we make an offer, so you are paid for what the metal actually is, marked or not.
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