Hello,
I just looked at the listings. There is no mention of .999 Sterling silver. All it says is "It's silver with a brass trim.". Actually it looks silver (just like German silver) and has a brass ring. As far as being "rare", they probably are to him or her. That is always a subjective phrase. I'm sure it is used far more than it should.
So, what am I missing?
Thanks,
Sarge SS-885