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I have a nickel silver chain that was sold as sterling silver in 1991 (it is stamped "ster"). However it is turning a bluish color. Sterling silver first turns a yellowish color and then goes black. I think a number of my recently purchased "ster" or "925" chains are actually nickel silver, which doesn't contain any silver at all (60% copper, 20% nickel, 20% zinc according to wickipedia). I am horrified at the widespread metal fraud that has been and is being committed. Check out "aluminum bronze", especially all of the images, to protect yourself against yellow gold fraud.
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Does pure silver tarnish?
Pure silver can tarnish but not as easily as Sterling Silver.
What is the difference between oxidized silver and sterling silver?
Oxidized silver is not necessarily sterling silver but sterling silver can be oxidized. Oxidation is a finish on silver, otherwise known as tarnish. Sterling silver can tarnish and silver plate can tarnish, too.
Which metals tarnish?
Copper, silver, and brass tarnish.
Does sterling silver tarnish?
Yes, pollutants present in the air react with silver and cause it to tarnish.
Does water make sterling silver tarnish?
silver tarnish because of oxygen in air , not by the water.
What are the consequences of nickel used in silver jewelry?
tarnish
Does pure silver tarnish?
Pure silver can tarnish but not as easily as Sterling Silver.
What is difference between oxidized silver and sterling silver?
Oxidized silver is not necessarily sterling silver but sterling silver can be oxidized. Oxidation is a finish on silver, otherwise known as tarnish. Sterling silver can tarnish and silver plate can tarnish, too.
What is the difference between oxidized silver and sterling silver?
Oxidized silver is not necessarily sterling silver but sterling silver can be oxidized. Oxidation is a finish on silver, otherwise known as tarnish. Sterling silver can tarnish and silver plate can tarnish, too.
Which metals tarnish?
Copper, silver, and brass tarnish.
What part of speech is it in the sentence silver will tarnish if it is not polished often?
The word "tarnish" in the sentence "the silver will tarnish if it is not polished often" is a verb. It is describing the action of the silver in the sentence.
Does sterling silver tarnish?
Yes, pollutants present in the air react with silver and cause it to tarnish.
Can a camphor block slow silver tarnish?
yes, a camphor block can slow silver tarnish
Does water make sterling silver tarnish?
silver tarnish because of oxygen in air , not by the water.
What element is shiny but will tarnish after the air hits it awile?
Silver. The purer the silver the more rapidly it will tarnish.
Will silver tarnish?
Yes.
Does silver jewelry tarnish?
No
