Argentium Silver and Non-Tarnish Alloys Non-tarnish alloys are fairly new to the market. Argentium is one brand but there are others available that are similar. These alloys are a minimum of 92.5% silver though some will be slightly higher in silver content. The remainder consists of copper and the addition of the element germanium. The [...]
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Fine .999 Silver & Sterling .925 Silver 1. Fine .999 Silver Fine silver is the closest metal to the pure element silver. It is marked .999 which indicates 99.9% purity. The 0.1% remainder consists of trace elements of insignificant quantity. Fine silver has a more vitreous luster than the bright polish of sterling. It appears [...]
Silver Alloys First, customers need to understand that silver used in jewelry is usually an alloy which means a metal mixture of two or more elements from the periodic table. Silver is an element. Other metallic elements are alloyed with silver for various reasons that are described below. Quality Marks Second, a lot of finished [...]
You’ve shopped around at every jewelry store online and in-person, but you haven’t found the one. You inherited your great grandmother’s ring for your engagement, if only it wasn’t so gaudy. The perfect earrings for your doctorate graduation lie in your old favorite necklace that hides tarnished and broken. We have three words for you: [...]
Is Sterling Silver 925 Worth Anything? Is sterling silver valuable? How much is sterling silver worth? These questions you may ask when you want to buy silver jewelry. In this post, you will learn more about the answers. If you’ve set your eyes on buying the best of Sterling Silver jewelry, you need first to [...]
How Much Is 925 Silver Worth? Sterling silver is marked as 925 silver when it contains 92.5% silver, combined with another metal (usually copper) for added strength.[1][2] It’s less expensive than some other metals, such as white gold, but that doesn’t mean it lacks value. Some 925 silver pieces are more valuable in their original [...]
18K yellow gold plated necklace custom jewelry maker Like all diamond shapes, the cut is an important factor in overall quality and is arguably one of the most important of all 4Cs. The terms "shape" and "cut" are often used interchangeably, but there are some differences between the two. While shape refers to the general [...]
Custom design ring in rhodium plated 925 sterling silver Sure, that may seem like a silly question to ask, but it's a good idea to consider when shopping for trendy styles. When it comes to trends, they often fluctuate frequently. While halo ring styles are trendy at the moment, will they always be trendy? It's [...]
925 silver ring and earrings customized jewelry supplier Given the fact that round diamonds are considered a brilliant cut, they often sparkle more than oval diamonds. There are some exceptions to this rule, though. We've outlined the main differences between a round and oval shape diamond to help inform your decision. Oval Diamonds vs Round [...]
Women's Custom 925 Sterling Silver bracelet As briefly mentioned above, the bow-tie effect happens when a diamond’s facets are stretched and unable to adequately disperse light. This results in a bow-tie-like dark spot located at the stone’s width, which no one wants for their cherished adornment! So, how do you ensure your oval engagement ring [...]