Pewter vs. Silver: Is Pewter a Type of Silver?
Pewter is not a type of silver. Modern pewter is primarily a tin-based alloy, while sterling silver contains 92.5% actual silver. CCI describes modern pewter as mainly tin with antimony and copper, while FTC guidance defines sterling as 92.5% pure silver. The two metals can look similar because both have a silvery-gray appearance. Their composition, precious-metal … Read more