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== == Tarnish is in no way indicative of a low quality in sterling silver. Sterling silver (or .925 silver) is, by law, at least 92.5% pure silver and no more than 7.5% other metals. Sterling silver is an alloy, or mixture, of metals. Pure silver is too soft to be used for most jewelry and household good purposes, so other metals are added to strengthen the metal and make it more durable. Pure silver oxydizes (tarnishes) very slowly, but the addition of other metals to pure silver cause it to oxydize (or tarnish) more quickly. Laws regulate how metals must be marked. In the US, only pure silver can be marked ".999" and only silver of at least 92.5% purity can be marked ".925" or "sterling."
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Is silver considered good luck?
yes it is but i am still trying to figure out why
Is silver in quartz rock a compound or element?
Silver (Ag) is an element because it's on the Periodic Table of Elements. Regardless of what silver is in it will still be considered an element.
How can you tell if an antique tea kettle is sterling silver or not when it has no markings?
A tea pot warmer that is real silver will be marked. If it has no markings, it is likely not real silver, even if it is tarnished. Though you may still want to have it checked in case the markings have been worn away through damage.
What is the latest news for the BP Oil company?
BP Oil has a tarnished image because of the oil spill off the coast of the United States. Despite this tarnished image, they are still turning large quarterly profits.
Can your coin still have silver in it even if a magnet sticks to it and it still has a silver ring sound to it?
Silver is non-magnetic.
What does 925 A stamped inside a ring mean?
Sterling silver is most often used for jewelry because of its combination of attractiveness and durability. Acceptable quality marks for sterling silver include: sterling, ster and .925.
Is tarnished gold still valuable?
Yes definitely. I have sold many items to an online company. The company is American Gold & Silver Exchange and they gave me top dollar for my gold. Check out there website. http://www.americangoldandsilverexchange.com. Hope this helped!!
When the Lone Ranges photographs his horse's fillings in the mirror he must wonder why this 1 metal is still considered second best by most athletes?
silver
When did lance armstrong die?
Even though Lance Armstrong's career was nearly tarnished, he still remains on his bicycle to this day. He is not a retired man, and he is respected all over the world.
Is Bristol silver or silver plated?
It is quadruple silver plate. It's still silver plate, but better quality silver plate.
Can you still receive silver when you exchange a silver certificate?
No. The ability to exchange them for silver ended in 1968.
What if everything on the god cards is real except that the names of the cards are in gold lettering and not sparkling silver would it then be considered fake or still real?
There are three legit versions, GBI - first release, sparkling silver text. GBI - second release, gold text (these are the most common) DOD/JMP/YMA - three from different sets, sparkling silver text. There are valid god card prints with gold text. But that version is also the most widely faked print, so compare the text colour and fonts with a genuine ultra rare from a booster pack set.
