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I want to get silver earrings; how can you tell whicg is the best quality of silver?
you always want to make sure to get sterling silver. If it is sterling silver, it will have .925 or sterling stamped on it
What is adulterated with silver for sterling silver jwelery?
Some percentage of alloyed is mixed with silver to make sterling silver jewelry. What is the name of this alloyed ?
What metals make sterling silver?
Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, most often copper.
What percentage of silver is used to make Sterling silver?
Sterling silver is made up of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, typically copper. This composition is set to improve the durability, hardness, and luster of the silver while still retaining its precious metal value.
Is tibetan silver stirling or plated?
Tibetan silver is plated rather than made of sterling silver. Cast iron or copper is used to make Tibetan silver. Then it is plated with sterling silver or any other material that looks like sterling silver.
Is sterling silver the best heat conductor out of copper sterling silver brass aluminum and silver?
No, sterling silver is an alloy containing copper to make the metal stronger. Thermal (and electrical) conductivity is highest to lowest as follows: Silver, sterling silver, copper, aluminum, then brass. The latter is an alloy of copper and zinc.
What is 935 on silver mean?
935 is the purity for Argentium silver. Argentium silver is NOT sterling silver. It is a different alloy which has germanium in it which makes it less prone to tarnishing. Sterling is an alloy that has more copper in it. The copper is added to fine silver in order to make it stronger.
What are the advantages of a gold charm bracelet versus one make of sterling silver?
Some advantages to a gold charm bracelet versus one made of sterling silver are: Gold lasts longer than silver would, they are cheaper than sterling silver.
What metal may be alloyed with silver to make tableware that is shiny and harder than pure silver?
Sterling silver
Does water make sterling silver tarnish?
silver tarnish because of oxygen in air , not by the water.
How long does it take to make a sterling silver ring?
a long time
What is 925 silver?
KL 925 silver is type of sterling silver that is used in making silver jewelry.
