Sterling Stamp missing but I guarantee these are Sterling silver. This is not a stock photo. The image is of the actual article that is being sold Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of silver and 7.5% by mass of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925. All my jewelry is solid sterling silver. I do not plate. Hand crafted in Taxco, Mexico. Will ship within 2 days of order.