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What does AM STER. mean when stamped on jewerly?

mjhoffpauirmjhoffpauir Posts: 241 ✭
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Greetings,

I have been researching endlessly on what this means? Not even on Google. Is there anyone that can help me? I saw it stamped on a piece of what they claim is sterling silver but I have my doubts. Anyone has any thoughts on this? Any assisstance is greatly appreciated.


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  • ColonelKlinckColonelKlinck Posts: 373 ✭✭✭
    American Sterling
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  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,403 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>American Sterling
    image >>



    I would think so. Guys on the Precious Metals side of the forum would likely know more.
    I think there is a silver fineness difference between types of sterling, so that most likely designates it to American Sterling fineness.

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  • mjhoffpauirmjhoffpauir Posts: 241 ✭
    I figured it meant AM Sterling but is it real...rather is it real .925 Sterling or is it something else?
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  • LoveMyLibertyLoveMyLiberty Posts: 1,784 ✭✭✭
    It would help if you could show an image of the stamp.
    It seems to be a hallmark. The Irish & some others used
    a letter stamp, usually the 1st & last name beginning letter,
    followed by another stamp showing "sterling", or some
    abbreviation of it. The stamp shape further id's the maker.
    It would also help if you knew the approx. date of the piece.
    Identifying hallmarks is a difficult thing to do as there are
    1000's of them over the centuries from different countries.
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  • DaveGDaveG Posts: 3,535 ✭
    Isn't/Wasn't there a department store or jewelry store called A.M. Stern?

    Check out the Southern Gold Society

  • mjhoffpauirmjhoffpauir Posts: 241 ✭
    Attached are two pics of the braclet that has the words AM STER. Is it .925 Sterling silver or something else. Once again thank you in advance.

    mjhoffpauir
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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I see only one picture.... that says Ster with an M beneath it with a scroll.... Cheers, RickO
  • DoubleEagle59DoubleEagle59 Posts: 8,323 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Should be Sterling.

    AM.... I have no idea.
  • magikbillymagikbilly Posts: 6,780 ✭
    Hi,

    I took an (unsuccessful) look for you. Among the endless silver hallmarks there is "OGH" which ought to mix it up a bit image

    Eric
  • LotsoLuckLotsoLuck Posts: 3,786 ✭✭✭
    Its .925 sterling. The AM is likely the makers mark.
  • thisnamztakenthisnamztaken Posts: 4,101 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I believe it stands for amethyst sterling, but am not sure. Is there an amethyst stone involved on the piece?
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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,231 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Its .925 sterling. The AM is likely the makers mark. >>



    This makes the most sense to me.

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  • DuPapaDuPapa Posts: 495 ✭✭


    << <i>I figured it meant AM Sterling but is it real...rather is it real .925 Sterling or is it something else? >>



    maybe it is this product. HANDCRAFTED STERLING SILVER JEWELRY BY ARMANDO MUSHI
    AM Sterling.com
    ____________________________
    In case it isn't:
    How to ID Sterling
    Instructions
    1
    Look for identifying marks, or hallmarks, such as the number "925" or the labels "Sterling Silver," "Ster" or "Sterling." Use a magnifying glass to inspect the clasp of jewelry items or the bottom of household items such as dishware. If the piece has one of these marks, it is sterling silver. The number "925" means the item contains at least 92.5 percent pure silver.

    2
    Hold a strong magnet very close to the silver object. If the item consists mostly of real gold, silver or platinum, it will not be strongly attracted to the magnet, but If your silver-colored item does attract the magnet, it is likely composed mostly of base metal and only has a thin overlay of sterling silver.

    3
    Squeeze a tiny drop of nitric acid on a hidden part of the silver object; always wear gloves and goggles for protection when working with acids. The acid will discolor your item, so make sure to use only a small drop and place it somewhere it can't be seen afterward. If the spot under the drop turns green, the piece is not sterling silver (or silver of any kind), but if it is sterling silver, it will turn a creamy color.

    4
    Run a soft, light-colored cloth over the item in question. The cloth should show a black mark after making contact with authentic sterling silver.
    _______________________________________________

    Found Am makers Mark... might be plated

    AMERICAN MAKERS OF SILVER PLATE AND ELECTROPLATED SILVER
    AMERICAN MAKERS Aa Am Ba Bi C D E F G H I - J - K L Ma
    SILVER PLATE MARKS Mi N O P Q Ra Ro Sa Sm T U-V Wa We-X-Y-Z
  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,228 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Its .925 sterling. The AM is likely the makers mark. >>



    Agreed.
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  • GManGMan Posts: 790 ✭✭


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    << <i>Its .925 sterling. The AM is likely the makers mark. >>



    Agreed. >>



    +1
    GMan

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