What is Oxidized Sterling Silver Jewelry?
Oxidized sterling silver jewelry is made of sterling silver that has been exposed to oxygen in a pressurized environment for a long period of time. It is different from traditional silver because it is a darker color and has very little luster. The effect of oxidizing pieces is for a slightly tarnished or antique jewelry look. This […]
Removing and Preventing Tarnish on Sterling Silver Jewelry
Types of Silver Used in Jewelry
There are many types of silver available in the jewelry market today. It is important to be familiar with the types of silver used in jewelry in order to educate your customers about silver quality standards. Below are some definitions and comparisons of the many silver metals used to make jewelry around the world. It is important to understand […]
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Some Poetry About Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Let us forget the world as we stand Upon this mounta in w the sun to our backs. For a moment in this deep but hollow world, shine some light upon This lover’s life w a moment to spare. Giving out, only to keep the chase Of cat and mouse going. Open The […]
What is Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Jewelry?
Rhodium belongs to the Platinum group of metals. Rhodium plated sterling silver jewelry will not tarnish whereas sterling silver jewelry without rhodium plating will. Rhodium is very expensive, so only a very thin plate is applied to reduce the amount of metal in the jewel. If not subject to excessive friction and wear, rhodium plated sterling […]