What exactly is sterling silver made of? Sterling silver is defined as 92.5% Чисто сребро, and the rest another alloy metal such as copper, iron, or steel. The 7.5% different metal improves the durability of the finished material. This combination is ideal because fine jewelry is soft and prone to bending and breaking. Стерлинг […]
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There are thousands of options when it comes to jewelry. From elaborate costume jewelry to delicate fine jewelry, there is a very wide range of pieces in the jewelry market. Sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between the materials that jewelry is made from. This is often the case with sterling […]
Jewelry cleaning solutions are another option for removing and preventing tarnish on sterling silver jewelry. These solutions will remove any and all oxidation, even on pieces that are meant to have oxidation to bring out textures and patterns. If any of these solutions do not successfully remove the tarnish from the sterling silver jewelry, […]
If a piece of sterling silver jewelry shows signs of tarnish, clean it right away without letting it sit longer. To remove oxidation from silver, use a silver polishing cloth. If the cloth does not remove all the tarnish, wash the jewelry (without stones or pearls) in warm water. Put a few drops of […]
The most effective way to prevent sterling silver jewelry from tarnishing is to store it in a clean, dry airtight container such as a Ziploc bag or Tupperware. You may want to use an anti-tarnish strip with the jewelry in the container, which will help to absorb tarnish-causing elements. Do not wear sterling silver […]
Sterling silver jewelry is bound to tarnish over time if it is exposed to air. Sterling silver is composed of 92.5% сребро и 7.5% hardening alloys such as copper. These other metals react to moisture and sulfur in the air, causing the sterling silver tarnish. For this reason, sterling silver tarnishes faster in areas […]
There are two common tests to determine the silver content in an alloy. X- ray testing is non-destructive but requires expensive equipment. Jewelry must be sent to a lab for x-ray testing. This test is relatively accurate on most silver items. The machine can be fooled by layered metals and some types of plating, […]
Like nickel silver, Tibetan and/or tribal silver are base metal alloys that are only silver in appearance. Contents of the alloys vary tremendously and may not even contain any silver. Some imports from exotic areas contain dangerous metals such as lead; buyer beware. This jewelry should be purchased with caution and never given to […]
In the case of nickel silver, the term “silver” describes the color of the metal, not the content. Nickel silver is a base metal alloy consisting of mostly copper combined with nickel and/or zinc. It is an inexpensive base metal that is similar in appearance to sterling silver. Nickel silver is used in costume […]
Silver plated is a base metal product with a very thin silver plating applied to the surface. Even when jewelry is described as fine silver-plated, the overall silver content is a small fraction of a percent. Silver-plated jewelry makes affordable costume jewelry. Plating can tarnish and will eventually wear off to expose the base […]