5pc set of SILVER test needles (999, 975, 950, .925, .900 ) is used with test stones and testing solutions to determine the contents of silver in item being tested.
Fineness % Silver Typical Use
.999 99.9% Fine silver bullion, bars, coins
.975 97.5% High-grade jewelry alloys
.950 95.0% Argentium or high-silver jewelry alloys
.925 92.5% Sterling silver (by far the most common jewelry alloy)
.900 90.0% Coin silver, older coinage, some jewelry