Archive for the 'silver' Category

How can i stop a silver hair clip from tarnishing?

Seen some silver hair clips, i want to buy for my bridesmaids to wear, at my wedding. But the wedding isn’t till next year. Want to purchase them now, before they go out of stock, and worried i wont find anything similar nearer the time. From past experience, i’ve noticed silver items tarnish after so [...]

What’s the difference between silver and sterling silver?

I’ve been looking at charms for a bracelet I have and some charms say sterling silver and some others just say silver. Is there a difference?
Real silver is basically pure silver (like 99.9) and worth more. But it is soft and can not be used to make much.
Sterling silver is mixed with 7-8% copper [...]

What is the best silver present for my nephew?

Several days ago.My older sister gave birth to a lovely boy.I want to buy a silver present for him.
In my hometown,people think it lucky for the young boy wearing silver circle around his neck.
I will commend Tiffany for you,it is a luxurious brand with good quality and whopping price.On sale up to 70% OFF on [...]

What is the best way to clean silver?

Any old fashioned remedies on cleaning silver? Silver cloths and silver dip are expensive and the old fashioned remedies always seem to be best! This is aimed at jewellery, not large objects.
You can clean silver with regular old toothpaste.
Just wet a rag, squirt some toothpaste on it, and rub the silver gently with this. [...]

How to tell if silver is genuine?

I am planning on buying some silver, most likely from a local store. How can I be sure my investment is genuine and not just a piece of led painted with silver? Also any tips on what type of silver to buy? Bars, coins, etc.
Identifying a silver pattern can be important when determining its value, [...]

How do I get rid of silver tarnish on a necklace with gemstone beads?

I have a necklace that is sterling silver with lots of gemstone beads of various types including aquamarine, aventurine, and peridot. The silver chain that connects all the beads and the toggle at the end are very tarnished. The chain links are pretty small with a lot of crevices. So I am wondering how I [...]

How to tell the difference between silver and a silver/pewter mix?

I have just moved to cabo and found a bracelet I really like… I would like to make sure its real silver.. I have heard that sometimes the mixes have the ‘925′ silver stamp on them now.
Fine silver is often hallmarked with "FS" or "999". Both of those marks indicate jewelers’ grade pure silver.

What must be the concentration of silver ion in a solution that is in equilibrium with solid silver chloride?

What must be the concentration of silver ion in a solution that is in equilibrium with solid silver chlorideand that is 0.10 M in C^-1?
The concentration of Ag+ (and Cl-) is defined by the solubility product or Ksp for AgCl at 25°C. As long as there is some undissolved AgCl at the bottom of the [...]

What mutual funds deal exclusively in silver?

I don’t want to buy a precious metals mutual fund or one that invests in anything other than silver and industries based solely on silver production (such as silver mines.) I want to buy ones that deal only in silver and silver industries. What mutual funds fit my needs?
Mutual funds? Hmm.. Not that [...]

How would I clean the silver plating on my new silver plated show bridle?

I just got it last night. My other show bridle is sterling silver, so I always use silver cleaner on it. Would that be the same for my new silver plated bridle? Would I use silver cleaner on it or something else?
I would read the directions on the silver cleaner first, but a silver cloth [...]