What does this mean?

[SkyPirate]

Silver bracelet found today says "925 Italy and SU in an oval" The weight is about 18 grams and it is 8 inches long.
What does the 925 and the "SU" mean?
What would this be worth?
Thanks

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I think SU in a circle is Italy's Sterling Silver mark. 925 silver is 92.5 % silver which is standard for sterling.

 

[trikikiwi]

It appears the SU mark is found on sterling from several countries.

Think it might have been the mark for "Silver Unlimited", a now defunct sort of home shopping network jewelry supplier that was internet based.

http://925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10803

Mike

Edit: Possible value? Here's a similar length bracelet (weight unknown) $85
http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=57657&CatID=57657&Grptyp=PRD&ItemId=16d63f1

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It appears the SU mark is found on sterling from several countries.

Think it might have been the mark for "Silver Unlimited", a now defunct sort of home shopping network jewelry supplier that was internet based.

http://925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10803

Mike

thanks Mike. my bad.

 

[thrillathahunt]

It appears the SU mark is found on sterling from several countries.

Think it might have been the mark for "Silver Unlimited", a now defunct sort of home shopping network jewelry supplier that was internet based.

http://925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10803

Mike

Edit: Possible value? Here's a similar length bracelet (weight unknown) $85
http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=57657&CatID=57657&Grptyp=PRD&ItemId=16d63f1

Good call Mike!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I dont sell my silver but if I were to guess melt down value about $17 an ounce x 18 grams (about 28 grams is an oz.) =

 

[mile-ender]

I dont sell my silver but if I were to guess melt down value about $17 an ounce x 18 grams (about 28 grams is an oz.) =

32 grams to the troy oz.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I dont sell my silver but if I were to guess melt down value about $17 an ounce x 18 grams (about 28 grams is an oz.) =

32 grams to the troy oz.

ah thats right...I forgot. So whats it worth?

 

[mile-ender]

I dont sell my silver but if I were to guess melt down value about $17 an ounce x 18 grams (about 28 grams is an oz.) =

32 grams to the troy oz.

ah thats right...I forgot. So whats it worth?

About 34$ melt value - and judging from the crap on ebay, probably wouldn't get much more.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I dont sell my silver but if I were to guess melt down value about $17 an ounce x 18 grams (about 28 grams is an oz.) =

32 grams to the troy oz.

ah thats right...I forgot. So whats it worth?

About 34$ melt value - and judging from the crap on ebay, probably wouldn't get much more.

Could you explain silver melt down value so I will know. Looking at the spot prices above, silver is $17.81. How does 18 grams come to $34? I seem to be getting forgetful at my age.

 

[SkyPirate]

I dont sell my silver but if I were to guess melt down value about $17 an ounce x 18 grams (about 28 grams is an oz.) =

32 grams to the troy oz.

ah thats right...I forgot. So whats it worth?

About 34$ melt value - and judging from the crap on ebay, probably wouldn't get much more.

So if I just toss all my silver finds in a box, at the end of the year I could just send it off to a refiner and get paid right?

 

[mile-ender]

I dont sell my silver but if I were to guess melt down value about $17 an ounce x 18 grams (about 28 grams is an oz.) =

32 grams to the troy oz.

ah thats right...I forgot. So whats it worth?

About 34$ melt value - and judging from the crap on ebay, probably wouldn't get much more.

Could you explain silver melt down value so I will know. Looking at the spot prices above, silver is $17.81. How does 18 grams come to $34? I seem to be getting forgetful at my age.

Sorry, I happened to stumble upon this old post of mine, and had to laugh.
Don`t know what I was thinking when I wrote this but it converts to about 9$ (34$ )
sometimes I'm an idiot. For future reference though - http://www.silverrecyclers.com/Calculators/ster_calculator.aspx
Great little site for conversions

 

[WeLoveJunk]

NO!! Everyone Stop melting stuff!!

So if I just toss all my silver finds in a box, at the end of the year I could just send it off to a refiner and get paid right?

Send it to us instead!! 😀😀😀I cringe every time I hear “melt down” when it comes to Jewelry!! Especially with the older stuff. Things are just NOT made the way they used to be. Why melt down beautiful works of art!? The melter people also will never give you the actual value!

JEWELRY holds more value than melt! I PROMISE!! So whether you sell your stuff to someone like me, or sell them yourself, please don’t melt them down..Also, don’t let anyone tell you stones are worthless .

Pawn shops tell people that, pull out the stones (so the weight goes down) & they Pocket the gems! Have you ever customized jewelry before? Because it’s a thing! Not a cheap one either! I hope I’m not flogged for telling all the insider secrets, but ya know..I believe in a better world where we can be friendly towards one another! (& also save museum quality pieces from being melted down!)🤗🤗🤗

 

[xr7ator]

Hardly a museum quality silver bracelet there WLJ. The melter people, a reputable one, will give you your stones back.

 

[gunsil]

WeLove, you replied to an 11 year old post. That chain was pretty new when lost, lobster clasps haven't been around too long, the chain is neither a work of art nor better made than any made today. It also is Italian and their machine made chains are not the best quality available. If you truly pay more than melt I have 73 grams of junk 14K rings that will soon head to the refiner.

 

[crashbandicoot]

Way too much math here for me!!!!Nice one though.