Everyone knows about the versatility of sterling silver bracelets. They come in thousands of styles and designs. In addition, they are the most durable form of silver used for jewelry. They can enhance the appearance and style of anyone who wears them correctly. Not all sterling silver bracelets will suit everybody. It is important […]
Arquivos de categoria: Notícias de jóias
History of Silver For thousand of years, silver has been admired for its beauty and durability. Before it was even used for jewelry, silver was used to make coins and silverware. These days it is mostly used for silver jewelry such as silver rings, Brincos de prata, silver bracelets, and silver necklaces. Pure silver is […]
Men haven’t always had a wide variety of options when it comes to self-expression through jewelry. No passado, a leather watch or a wedding band was all that most men wore. These days, men’s jewelry has taken a revolutionary turn for the better. The fashionable man has tons of options, especially when it […]
Solder comes in 5 basic forms: pallion chips, paste, wire, sheet, and powder. I’ve tried four of these, unfortunately, the opportunity to try the powder form hasn’t come up yet because it is fairly uncommon in jewelry applications. But here’s information about each option and their best applications.Pallion chips: Pallion chips are tiny clipped […]
In the chart below, you will find the melt and flow points. As I stated earlier in understanding your materials, you must always be sure that the solder you are using flows at a lower temperature than the materials you are joining. When working with silver, the melting point for .999 fine silver is […]
Silver solder has other metals, besides silver, alloyed into it. The alloy is primarily silver but the additional metals provide sought-after characteristics for the purpose of bonding. Copper (Cu) is soft and a great heat conductor plus it’s resistant to corrosion. Zinc (Zn) and tin (Sn) have really low melting points, which lowers the […]
While researching for this article on silver jewelry solder, I was surprised by how much I learned. I did not know much about the science behind soldering and it was fascinating to learn about the process in more depth. Soldering joins two or more metal surfaces by using a compatible alloy that flows at […]
Mild soapy water and a toothbrush – a child’s soft toothbrush and a mild detergent is the perfect combination for cleaning golf-filled jewelry. The detergent can remove residue or fingerprints from the item, and still leave it shiny and bright when it’s done. Be sure the toothbrush is soft or it may scratch your […]
Silver reacts to sulfur. If you know anything about this element, it’s everywhere. Na verdade, humans have used sulfides for years! It is in the air we breathe, soil, common beauty products, smoke, fertilizers, foods, gasoline, pollution…etc. The list is so long there is no way to cover it in a blog, but trust […]
There are two commonly used tests to determine the silver content in an alloy. X-ray testing is non-destructive but requires special, expensive equipment. Jewelry must be sent to a lab for x-ray testing. This test is fairly accurate on most silver items. No entanto, it can be fooled by layered metals and some types of […]