It would depend upon the base metal underneath the plating. If it's copper or brass for instance then probably not. If it's a tin based alloy of some sort, maybe.
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Without the silver plating, your copper cent would have been worth at least a dollar even in worn condition. But because it was plated for use in jewelry or similar, it's now considered to be an altered coin with little or no collector value.
Yes, sterling silver 925 can tarnish over time due to exposure to air and moisture. Tarnish appears as a darkening or discoloration on the surface of the silver. Regular cleaning and proper storage can help prevent tarnishing.
An aketon is a stuffed jacket worn under chain mail, or a jacket plated with mail.
The stamp "i8 k" likely means that the chain is made with 18 karat gold, which is mixed with other metals to give it a silver color. The chain appears to be gold under the silver layer due to wear or a thin plating that has worn off.
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.
Earrings are unsafe and are not approved equipment. They are not allowed to be worn. Covering them with tape implies they are being worn and is not allowed.
Yes it is. If gold-plated jewelry is worn often, the plating will wear off and expose the base metal beneath.
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Yes, zinc plated items can rust over time if the zinc coating is damaged or worn away, exposing the underlying metal to moisture and oxygen.
pretty much, but if it looks good and no one knows it a-okay!! NO! It depends on the maker, the condition of the piece, how old it is, how well its been cared for, whether it's signed and other things that collectors look for. Some people collect vintage jewelry, costume, gold plated, gold filled, sterling silver, vermeil, and fine. If you have a lovely piece of plated jewelry, particularly if its signed hang on to it. If you love it... by all means wear it but remember the 5 no"s NO -showering, swimming, sweating, sleeping, spraying. If it is worn next to your skin when you take it off wash it with a gentle soap and gently dry with a soft cloth and it will last if cared for.
it takes nearly 3 - 90% silver half dollars to make an oz of silver IF IF IF the coins are not worn down.. the least worn are the franklin and Kennedy halves the most worn are the walking liberties halves.. it can take up to 6 of them[WL's] if they are really.really worn to make an oz of silver! be careful as Midas Resources,Ted Anderson,and Alex jones claim 2 half dollars equal 1 oz of silver, which is not correct.