Silver Jewelry
| Silver Plated | Stainless Steel | 925 Sterling Silver | |
| Make-up | Thin silver layer over base metal | Iron and +10.5% chromium | 92.5% pure silver, 7.5% other metals |
| Cost | Affordable | Affordable | More expensive |
| Durability | Low | High | Fragile, soft |
| Hypoallergenic | No | Yes | Mostly |
| Tarnish Resistant | No | Yes | No, but last long before then |