they have been around since about 1789 when there were stories of blood sucking monsters
I believe the Chinese culture has been around about 3,700 years.
Slavery has been around since the 1600's and is still going on.
1100 years
9 years In 2013. It's been around since February 4th 2004.
a long time
Over a long period of time
Silver jewelry has been around for a long time and has been enjoyed by generation after generation since as far back as 5000 B.C.
No, it can be relatively expensive if bought new, but it has no long-term intrinsic value like sterling silver does, because the silver content is almost nil.
Hi,you can check your `sterling silver` jewellery from China with these easy tricks:You may test it with nitric acid. In an inconspicuous place on the item, lightly scratch or scuff a small spot and apply a tiny drop of nitric acid to the spot. Silver plated brass, nickel silver or low quality silver alloys will turn green when a drop of nitric acid is applied because of the high copper content. Sterling will turn a creamy color. If it turns black, it is coin silver. When testing items you suspect may be silver plated, use a small file to cut through any plating or lacquer in a discreet area on the item. If you see a gold color, you can assume it is brass that has been silver plated.Another test is to use a magnet. Sterling silver will not stick to a magnet, but just because the piece does not stick does not mean that it is sterling silver. Therefore, use this only as a secondary test.
Yes, sterling silver with a 925 stamp indicates that it contains 92.5% pure silver, which is the standard for sterling silver. As long as you follow import regulations and pay any applicable taxes or duties, you should be within the law to import such items.
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Silver tarnishing is a reaction of silver with oxygen to create silver oxide, silver's version of rust.Silver is antimicrobial, but the bacteria have nothing to do whatsoever with the silver tarnishing.So YES, silver will tarnish as long as it has contact with oxygen....and before someone chimes in, argentium sterling also tarnishes, just much more slowly.
The buying and collecting of sterling silver napkin rings has long been a popular hobby. Because of this, one can find several private dealers with very competitive prices. Along with private dealers there are also many options in retails, depending on your desired price range, there are shops to suit every budget.
Sterling silver may tarnish or dull when it gets wet due to exposure to moisture, air, or chemicals. Tarnishing can make the silver appear darker in color. Regular cleaning and storing silver jewelry properly can help prevent or minimize tarnishing.
Gold over sterling silver jewelry has a thicker layer of gold bonded to the silver through a mechanical process, making it more durable and long-lasting compared to gold-plated jewelry, which has a thinner layer of gold that is electroplated onto a base metal. Gold over sterling silver is also more valuable and retains its color and shine longer.
Yes, sterling silver can tarnish over time due to exposure to air, moisture, and chemicals. This can cause it to change color to a darker shade. Regular cleaning and polishing can help maintain its original luster and color.