What is the significance of "80" stamped on both sides of a clasp on a silver necklace?

Answer by  moonshine (37)

The "80" stamp represents the amount of pure silver in the piece. So, when you come across this stamp, take note that the "80" means 80% of the metal is pure silver and 20% of the piece is made from alloy metals. Keep a look out for jewelry stamped 960 or 900. It is higher quality.

Answer by  itsalright (23)

All jewlery that is made of gold or silver will carry a stamp. This stamp identifies the chemical composition that the jewlery is made up of. The stamp 80 found in silver jewlery means that the jewlery contains 80% pure silver, and 20% of another metal of the jewlers choosing.

Answer by  marnie (17)

Any numbers that are found on a silver necklace gives indication of the purity of the silver used in making of said piece of jewelery. Some other information found on silver pieces are Hallmarks, which indicate the maker of the silver piece.