Silver should be .995 (or 99.5%) pure silver to be considered "fine" silver. Sterling silver is .925 (or 92.5%) pure, with the balance of metals added for a variety of reasons, including hardness and workability.
Read moreCommon Household Cleaners Can Destroy Your Jewelry
Chlorine (and bromine, also sometimes used in pools) as well as some other common household chemicals, such as bleaches, deep cleaners, detergents, solvents, etc., can and will affect karat gold causing a condition called stress corrosion.
Read moreWhat's Drusy? Or Duzy? Or Druze? Or Drusies?
One of the perks to druzy stones is that they are not as expensive as big faceted gemstones and they have sparkle and great color and it can be cut into various shapes to make some very interesting, unique and beautiful jewelry.
Read moreHow Much Is This Worth?
I understand that this would seem to be a simple enough request. We're in the jewelry business and deal with theses things, all day every day. Unfortunately, it's not so easy, here's the questions that need to be answered:
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