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Is silver plating over sterling silver jewelry real sterling silver?
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∙ 14y ago
Hi,
silver plating over sterling silver is not real sterling silver.
Sterling silver is a unique blend of silver and usually copper. It contains 92.5% silver, that is why the number on sterling silver jewelleries and other stuff is 925.
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∙ 14y ago
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Will gold over sterling fade?
If it's gold plating over silver than, yes it will. Depending on the thickness of the plating and how much you wear it will determine how long it will last.
How do you clean gold plated over sterling silver?
if the plating is gold and not scratched, use a gold cleaning cloth. then a silver cleaning cloth.
Will rhodium over sterling silver change colors?
Rhodium is a highly reflective, durable, and corrosion-resistant metal commonly used as a plating for jewelry. When applied as a thin layer over sterling silver, it can enhance the silver's luster and provide a bright white surface. Rhodium itself does not change colors, but over time, the plating may wear off and reveal the natural color of the underlying sterling silver.
What is the differences between gold over sterling silver and gold plated jewelry?
what is the differences between gold plated and gold over silver.
What does 24kt gold over sterling silver mean?
Most likely that the piece of jewelry is gold plated with 24 karat gold, and the metal beneath is sterling silver.
What is silver quadraplate?
It's a process of plating four levels of silver over a composition of metals to have the look of a sterling silver item
What is quadraplate?
It's a process of plating four levels of silver over a composition of metals to have the look of a sterling silver item
Will gold over sterling fade?
If it's gold plating over silver than, yes it will. Depending on the thickness of the plating and how much you wear it will determine how long it will last.
A tray I have is non-magnetic which makes me think it is sterling silver. How do you determine if something is silver plated or sterling silver?
In the US, sterling silver will ALWAYS be hallmarked with the word "sterling" or "925." Silver plated will never be hallmarked. Anything plated with a precious metal, no matter how thick the plating, will never be hallmarked.Neither sterling nor silverplate is magnetic, unless the plating is over a steel or iron core, which is rarely the case.
How do you clean gold plated over sterling silver?
if the plating is gold and not scratched, use a gold cleaning cloth. then a silver cleaning cloth.
Will rhodium over sterling silver change colors?
Rhodium is a highly reflective, durable, and corrosion-resistant metal commonly used as a plating for jewelry. When applied as a thin layer over sterling silver, it can enhance the silver's luster and provide a bright white surface. Rhodium itself does not change colors, but over time, the plating may wear off and reveal the natural color of the underlying sterling silver.
In gold what does a 926 stamp mean?
most likely it says 925 or .925 denoting the amount of silver in the jewelry. 925 means sterling silver while 999 means fine silver or 99% pure.
Is all decesare jewelry real gold jewelry?
Actually, it appears to be vermiel, which is gold plate over sterling silver.
What is the differences between gold over sterling silver and gold plated jewelry?
what is the differences between gold plated and gold over silver.
What does 24kt gold over sterling silver mean?
Most likely that the piece of jewelry is gold plated with 24 karat gold, and the metal beneath is sterling silver.
Is Italy 925 MBC valuable?
It is gold plated over sterling silver and it was made in Italy
What is 14kv jewelry?
14kv jewelry is 14 karat gold plated over sterling silver. This is a process called "vermeil", thus the v in kv. It is an old process of jewelry making. So what you have is a sterling silver piece with a very little gold plate on top.
