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Jewelry Solder: What You Should Know
… some of their other properties to the finished product. solder specific alloys contribute some 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 …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 discolor. By …
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Platinum
…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 and other …
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
… 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 …
