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It is a thin layer of a metal which is silver in color that to make something look better. For instance many Trumpets have a silver or gold plating on them so they don't look ugly like the brass actually would. The silver on trumpets is actually usually nickel (and the gold is usually lacquer).
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Is silver plating over sterling silver jewelry real sterling silver?
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.
Does silver plated jewelry have 925 on it?
No. Anything that is plated with a precious metal such as silver, gold or platinum, will not be hallmarked no matter how thick the plating. The plating is not the initial material.925 will only be on sterling silver jewellery.
What is the formula for silver cyanide?
The molecular formula for silver cyanide is AgCN.Silver cyanide is often used in silver plating.
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.
What does ep mean on Gorham silver?
The EP on Gorham silver means "electro plating". It is not a sterling silver piece.
What does IS mean on Rogers Bros silverware mean?
It means International Standard of silver plating thus identifying your piece as silver plate vs. silver
What is a gilded gold ring mean?
Gilding is gold plating; normally on silver.
What does the IS on the Rogers Bros silverware mean?
It means International Standard of silver plating thus identifying your piece as silver plate vs. silver
What does gold Marked 925 mean?
925 = silver, gold color = gold plating
What does EPNS A1 mean?
EPNS A1 is the highest grade of silver plating that the manufacturer provides. EPNS = Electroplated Nickel Silver A1 = the thickness of the silver plating which is usually 30 - 35 Microns. Highest Grade of Silver plating. The higher the grade, the longer the cutlery will last. 35 Microns of EPNS will last approximately 40years, but this depends on usage, storage and care.
Silver plating liquid?
silver plating is a liquid before it dries. another silver colored liquid used on jewelry is also called rhodium flashing or plating,which causes stones to pop,or aka stand out more.
When did you start silver plating?
yesterday
What is 14ksgp?
The 14k means that the plating is 14 karat gold. The "sgp" means that the item is silver with gold plating. What you have is a 14karat gold plated silver item. It is not gold, it is silver. The plating is not worth much, it's mainly for looks.
Is silver plating worth anything?
how is silver plated silver worth now
What does epns a1 39 mean?
EPNS A1 is the highest grade of silver plating that the manufacturer provides. EPNS = Electroplated Nickel Silver A1 = the thickness of the silver plating which is usually 30 - 35 Microns. Highest Grade of Silver plating. The higher the grade, the longer the cutlery will last. 35 Microns of EPNS will last approximately 40years, but this depends on usage, storage and care. "Sheffield" is where the cutlery was manufactured
What does AD EPNS A1 mean on the base of your pepper pot?
EPNS A1 is the highest grade of silver plating that the manufacturer provides. EPNS = Electroplated Nickel Silver A1 = the thickness of the silver plating which is usually 30 - 35 Microns. Highest Grade of Silver plating. The higher the grade, the longer the cutlery will last. 35 Microns of EPNS will last approximately 40years, but this depends on usage, storage and care.
