The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs defined Asian-Pacific Islander as A person with origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, South Asia, or the Pacific Islands.
1 Chain link silver pieces can also be repaired by using O-rings to reconnect the chain back together again or attempting to re-link the chain link by trying to open one of the links to reconnect them. Simply re-clamp the chain link to get it to stay put.  Some pieces of jewelry are tougher to repair.
The value of antique silver depends on the alloy of metals, condition and age. Sterling silver is 92.5 percent pure silver, with a 7.5 percent mix of other metals, such as copper and iron. Look for a hallmark. Write down the markings on the antique silver piece you wish to appraise, and go to the reference section of your local library.