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Jewelry Solder: What You Should Know
… of their easy-tarnishing properties to the finished metal. One of the reasons why we all love gold is that it is so resistant to tarnishing or discoloring over time. Tarnishing, also called oxidization, is a result of chemical reactions … same color properties as the old one which leads to discoloration. Unlike pure gold, base metals are not nearly as resistant to tarnishing. These metals can easily have those chemical reactions with the elements around them causing them to …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… made from aircraft grade 5 titanium. Titanium is a chemical element with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22. It is resistant to corrosion in sea water and chlorine. Titanium is named after the Titans, mythical Greek giants who ruled the earth… weight to it like gold and platinum, but it is much more affordable. Tungsten carbide bands are extremely scratch resistant. Tungsten does not bend out of shape due to its hardness which can be a safety feature which we will discuss later. It…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
…, softer than sapphire and topaz, and harder than opal and tanzanite. This makes it a durable gemstone that is resistant to scratching and chipping. It is also resistant to heat and chemicals which means that it can withstand daily wear and …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
… of 7 (harder than opal and peridot but softer than topaz or sapphire). This makes it a fairly hard gemstone that is resistant to scratching and chipping. It is also resistant to heat and chemicals, which means that it can withstand daily wear…
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Platinum
…’s rich, white luster enhances the brilliance and will maintain its shining luminosity forever, unlike other white metals which can, in time, turn yellow or tarnish. Platinum belongs to the noble and precious metals family. It is resistant to tarnishing and discoloration due to chlorine and other chemicals. These factors, along with its strength and white luster, have made platinum an increasingly popular choice for jewelry, either on its own or as the setting for diamonds …
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
…anything with a tension based clasp (like a fold over or a box clasp) will need much more frequent adjustment. Small nicks and scratches will show up sooner on silver than on gold. Another concern is tarnishing. There are new, tarnish resistant silver alloys, and most silver jewelry is plated to help stave off tarnishing, but it will still tarnish to some degree over time. Many people find the tarnished look appealing, so this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But it’s good to …
