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Are real diamonds ever set in silver?
Yes, we have had "designer" jewellery of diamond set silver and also diamond set stainless steel.
How do you tell if a coin is sterling silver?
No circulating US coins were ever made of sterling silver (0.925 fine). US dimes, quarters, and halves minted up till 1964, and dollars up to 1935, were made of coin silver which is 0.900 fine.
What make sterling silver turn?
Well just like copper, it tarnishes mainly because it a well known affect called Oxidizing it happens where ever there are metals iron oxide is rust so now that you know that go and get some "Brasso"
Are real diamonds ever set in gold plated?
I would say 98% of the time if it is gold plated it is not a real diamond. diamonds are mounted in silver but not very often and they are lower quality.
Does a 1961 US nickel have any silver in it?
It's a common misconception that because dimes, quarters, and half dollars minted before 1965 were silver, nickels also had silver in them. However the standard composition for US nickels has been an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper ever since the coin was introduced in 1866. The only US nickels that ever contained silver were the famous "war nickels" minted from mid-1942 to 1945. These coins were struck in an alloy of 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% manganese because nickel was needed for the war effort.
Did they ever place diamonds or precious stones in a sterling silver setting?
Sure. In the past people would not see diamonds set in silver or turquoise in gold. Now you see both, though not very common. Turquoise has been found in silver in the South West, thus associated with silver. Sterling Silver is a bit soft for setting diamonds, thus the setting either has to have some gold in it, or copper or be very heavy ( the prongs) of something to make up for the softness of the sterling. Thus the exact same style that you see done in gold could not be done in sterling . That does not exclude the combination though
Do they ever put real diamonds with 925 sterling silver ring?
Would a genuine diamond be set in a ring stamped 925 m
Did quarters ever contain 100 percent silver?
No, pure silver is too soft for most circulating coinage. All silver US quarters have been alloys around 90% silver and 10% copper. Canadian quarters were sterling silver at first (92% silver) then reduced to 80% silver, then to 50% silver than finally silver was fully removed.
Would sterling silver be marked with just an S?
nothing what so ever
Are diamonds ever set in non-gold settings?
Yes, diamonds can be set in platinum, silver, stainless steel and palladiam.
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.
Are real diamonds ever set in silver?
Yes, we have had "designer" jewellery of diamond set silver and also diamond set stainless steel.
How do you tell if a coin is sterling silver?
No circulating US coins were ever made of sterling silver (0.925 fine). US dimes, quarters, and halves minted up till 1964, and dollars up to 1935, were made of coin silver which is 0.900 fine.
Is the koean won made from pure silver?
No. No circulating coinage was ever PURE silver, but generally a blend of silver and copper. That said, coins of the Korean won are currently made of aluminum or a nickel/copper blend.
What make sterling silver turn?
Well just like copper, it tarnishes mainly because it a well known affect called Oxidizing it happens where ever there are metals iron oxide is rust so now that you know that go and get some "Brasso"
Ever heard of sterling silver filled wire?
Silver filled wire is quite new, I believe. It is similar to gold filled. Although gold filled usually has a brass core, not copper like the silver filled. Fire Mountain Gems says it is "wire made of a durable outer layer of sterling silver bonded to a copper core." It comes in may gauges and tempers. As with any filled or plated wire you have to be careful with your pliers not to nick the plating or the core will show through. Then you have to scrap it and start over. It is supposedly cheaper than sterling. I would rather pay the extra couple bucks and get the real thing. Gold on the other hand is different with the prices soring higher and higher, gold filled makes sense.
Were diamonds ever mounted in a copper setting?
The term 'were' purports to look back into the history of diamonds as adornment, which history reaches back about 6,000 years. Copper is a relatively soft metal and would not be secure for a diamond -- for long. There may have been diamonds that were set in copper. Today, a buyer can commission that a diamond be set in rose gold, which is gold mixed with copper, to give the setting somewhat the copper colour, while securing the gem in a stronger metal.
