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I have two sterling silver rings and a Pandora bracelet. Will they tarnish if I get them wet?

Nothing will happen to your sterling silver jewellery if it gets wet, but I would recommend you dry it with a soft cloth and store it in a cool, shaded area (box) when you are not wearing it to prevent tarnish.
Water generally does not hurt precious metal, but it will increase the likelyhood of tarnish over time, and it’s recommended that you remove your jewellery before you wash your hands. Also do not wear it while swimming in chlorine or salty water, as the salt and chlorine IS damaging and it will slowly eat away at the metal.

If you do get tarnish, simply dab some fluorite toothpaste and rub it in with some water. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry, and your jewellery should shine like new.

Hope this helps!

I am purchasing a sterling silver deer charm for my boyfriend for valentines day. His necklace is 14 karat white gold but the charm in white gold is $400. If i end up purchasing the sterling silver charm would you notice the difference of sterling silver and white gold together on his necklace?

I don’t think you could notice too easily.. But some people can. Silver usually has a barely noticeable blueish silvery glow while white gold is a bit more solid looking & sometimes resembles yellow gold. White gold is a lot harder too. Just don’t buy him silver & tell him its white gold. Love never works out with lies.

Looking to buy an Irish Claddagh ring for my girlfriend for valentines day. I have the choice between a sterling silver ring coated in thick white gold or one that is simply sterling silver. I know nothing about jewelry Can anyone tell me which one would be better?

the white gold plating will add a ‘colder’ color to the silver and will prevent tarnish for as long as it’s there. ‘Thick’ plating means nothing unless it states how thick it actually is. Sterling silver has a warmer color and will scratch a bit easier. It will also tarnish (turn black) after a while, but that is easily cleaned off and with regular wear shouldn’t be too much of an issue.

How long will the plating last? That depends on the thickness of the plating, how regularly the ring is worn and what type of activities your girlfriend does with the ring on (gardening etc.).

I personally don’t like the white gold plating. To me, the silver looks like rhodium plated costume jewelry. I like the way silver ‘ages’. The little scratches, the bit of tarnish that will sit in the scratches etc. It gives the jewelry real personality.

I want to get rings and earrings that are waterproof and I was wondering at what point is sterling silver waterproof?

The sterling silver jewelery I’m looking at is 925 sterling silver.

Thanks!

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_silver_waterproof

I want to buy my dad a sterling silver ring for his birthday from argos. And im just wondering if it will make his finger turn green?

Thanks.

NO sterling silver is just a type of silver that contains less actual silver therefore making it more inexpensive. The only kind of "silver" that will turn your fingers green is the fashion jewelry that is just colored silver and isn’t actually made of any silver. Your fingers turn green when the paint or polish starts to wear off and rubs onto your skin and mixes with the oil in your skin. Sterling silver won’t do that but make sure to polish it with a sterling silver polish cloth to make sure it doesn’t tarnish over time and don’t wear it in the pool or shower excessively otherwise it will tarnish more.

Where can I get best sterling silver chain with other jewelry findings in different shapes, sizes at wholesale price? Please guys help me out by providing me the information of a quality store.

Obviously, you can go for best jewelery findings of your choice, so many reputed online manufacturers are there. Now-a-days its very easy to find one online seller.

But while considering wholesale price, we must try to contact the wholesaler or manufacturers. If you are looking for a perfect answer then according to my friend its better to contact http://www.houseofgems.com/. Here you’ll be getting a variety of silver, gold and metal jewelries with beads, pearls and many more at wholesale price.

My boyfriend gave me a sterling silver and diamond ring for Christmas but it is much too large. Is it possible to have a sterling silver ring made smaller? What would be the average cost to do so?

Any ring can be re sized as long as there’s enough metal that the ring won’t be warped or compromised. Different jewelers have different prices but it shouldn’t be all that expensive but If you live around a jewelry district, it should be anywhere around $ 10.00 to $ 20.00 to have it done. Check the internet for jewelers in your area they might have prices on there sites, but it should cost around $20.00 to $60.00.

Hello I am planning on buying a necklace and I have a metal (nickel) sensitivity. Do you think 10kt would be better or 18kt over sterling silver? What is 10kt gold usually mixed with now? Can the 18kt gold rub off of the sterling silver easily? Please help! Thank you
It is better to get 18kt gold and it is the purest form of gold it doesn’t cause allergy to sensitive skin.

I have a large, sterling silver, not silver plate, tray that I would like to sell. Where would the best place be for me to sell it and get the best price. I also have 2 smaller sterling silver trays that I would like to sell as well.

Without a doubt… try the SIlver and Gold Exchange. They pay the most per gram of anyone out there as far as I can tell… and they specialize in silver. They have a live price chart that shows what they pay, they pay for shipping ad insurance, and they contact you with their offer before they pay you. If you don’t like it, they send the silver back at their expense. I’ve dealt with them several times (I am a part time antiques dealer and yardsaler) and they have been great to deal with. Ebay is a pain and the Ebay and Paypal fees are so high now that you make more just selling to the Silver and Gold Exchange. The website is at http://SilverAndGoldExchange.com

I am looking to buy one (or ask for one for Christmas!) so that it can be the starter for a charm bracelet that I can add to over the years.
They all seem to be 925 sterling silver, all curbed, all with padlock - so why the differences in price?
If something is silver, surely it’s silver - there isn’t a quality difference? In which case, why would someone pay £70 when you can get the exact same thing from somewhere else for £20?
Thanks.

The price of a sterling silver curb chain primarily depends on the weight of silver that goes in. In order to compare between suppliers and chains you must ask for the weight of the chain.
Then, of course, there are price differences between sellers. The price will drop as you get close to the wholesale source.

I can recommend my source of sterling silver curb chains:
http://www.pasternakfindings.com/category/sterling_silver_curb_chains_paszer_chains
To finish the chain, select your preferred end caps (go for the crimp if you don’t solder) and your favorite clasps and charms. You can find them all on Pasternak Findings website: http://www.pasternakfindings.com

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