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exposure to substances which react with the surface of the metal, usually sulphur.
Sterling silver is .925 (925%) pure silver. The other .75 is made up of an alloy consisting mainly of copper which oxidizes over time. When copper is exposed to oxygen, it darkens and eventually turns green. Sterling silver doesn't usually turn green but will turn almost black if not protected. Fine silver or .999 silver doesn't tarnish. Argentium silver is a new type of sterling silver that is tarnish-resistant. Only certain chemicals will tarnish Argentium but it will not tarnish from oxidation. Some metals that contain little to no silver are branded with names that make it seem like real silver. One of these metals is nickle silver, which doesn't contain any silver at all.
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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.
Does pure silver tarnish?
Pure silver can tarnish but not as easily as Sterling Silver.
What is the difference between a silver and sterling silver?
sterling does not tarnish
Will sterling silver tarnish?
Yes.
Does sterling silver tarnish?
Yes, pollutants present in the air react with silver and cause it to tarnish.
What chemical makes sterling silver tarnish?
Liver of Sulfate
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.
Does pure silver tarnish?
Pure silver can tarnish but not as easily as Sterling Silver.
What is the difference between a silver and sterling silver?
sterling does not tarnish
Will sterling silver tarnish?
Yes.
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.
Does real silver tarnish?
Sterling silver doesn't and real silver does
What makes a earring tarnish?
There are many things that can make jewelry tarnish. Makeup, humidity, house hold chemicals, etc. By the way.. never come in contact with chlorine. this will ruin jewelry. Sterling silver earrngs will tarnish much quicker than gold or sterling silver. Tarnish can be removed from sterling silver earrings by using a mixture of baking soda and water to make a paste. Rub the paste on the metal then rinse with water and dry.
Will the Sterling Silver 8mm Xox Wedding Ring ever tarnish?
Sterling will tarnish, but if you keep it regularly polished it won't be a problem at all.
What happens if sterling silver jewelry were exposed to fumes of bromine?
it will tarnish
