it isn't sterling. IT is a silver alloy, which means it has some of the components of sterling silver, but is more like silver plated, but they do fantastic workmanship on them.
@ Rottigirl ~ Tibet silver is a zinc alloy metal, with 30% Sterling silver content, but free of lead, nickel and other noxious metals so it won't turn you or itself green easily...lol...Now, with that I must bid..lol!