silverplated and sterling silver

Hi

Can someone please explain the differences - not the basics in that I know
that silver plated is just a thin layer of silver on a base metal (which
one?) but differences in durability, strength etc. Does silver plated
tarnish as silver does??

Thanks very much

Audrey

It take very little to wear out plating. The silver layer is at least as
susceptible to tarnish as Sterling. For something to use a few times and
throw away it would be OK. Personally, I'd rather use stainless steel and
have a solid metal than use a plated metal.

Tina


"Audrey" wrote in message
u...
Hi

Can someone please explain the differences - not the basics in that I know
that silver plated is just a thin layer of silver on a base metal (which
one?) but differences in durability, strength etc. Does silver plated
tarnish as silver does??

Thanks very much

Audrey

It doesn't matter much what the silver plating is put on it will still ware
off in time. And yes it will tarnish.
Roxan
"Audrey" wrote in message
u...
Hi

Can someone please explain the differences - not the basics in that I know
that silver plated is just a thin layer of silver on a base metal (which
one?) but differences in durability, strength etc. Does silver plated
tarnish as silver does??

Thanks very much

Audrey