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Hello, thank you for returning to myfaketiffany.com. Is there something new we are going to share today? Yes, the answer is affirmative. The topic we are going to share is three of the basic metals of making jewelry. Which are of the three metals, Silver to make silver tiffany jewelries? Have you got the answer? If still no, go on reading, definitely you will have new answers.
No1. Silver-Tiffany silver jewelry
Silver, of course, is known for its shiny "silver" hue when used in its polished state, but also is gaining popularity in a duller matte finish or a combination of the polished and matte. When you are purchasing Tiffany sterling bangles, look for the stamp of "925" which indicates the item has a silver content of almost 93 percent silver.
It is the simple elegance of silver which has gained great favor in the fashion industry. In the winter worn with black, navy and dark colors sterling silver stands out and accents a winter wardrobe well. Yet in the summer, worn with pastels and lightweight clothing, silver looks "cool" against bare skin and comfortable.
No 2. Gold jewelry
Gold is best known in its bright yellow color. Platinum is a rarer, valuable whitish metal that resembles silver. What many people do not realize is that gold actually comes in a variety of colors from white to pink, depending on which alloy is added.
Fine gold, that which is 99.9 percent pure, is called 24 karat gold. Though it is a beautiful bright yellow color, 24 karat gold is too soft to work with and too soft to hold up under regular use, making it inappropriate for most jewelry.
Most goldsmiths prefer to work in 18 karat (18K) gold which consists of 75 percent pure gold and 25 percent alloy. The stamp mark you should look for when purchasing 18K gold jewelry is "750." Fourteen karat (14K) gold jewelry has a gold content of 58.33 percent gold and the remaining metal content is alloy. The stamp mark you should look for when purchasing fourteen karat gold jewelry is "585." When customers ask their jeweler to melt down their 14k gold jewelry for reworking it into a new piece, they are often surprised to find out the yield in gold is only about 50% of the weight of the piece.
No3. Platinum jewelry
In conclusion, the three basic metals of jewelry making are identified primarily by color. Silver, white gold and platinum lend the same steely hue and complement gray hair very well. It is not uncommon for a woman to switch from yellow gold jewelry to silver or white gold when her hair changes color.
Today jewelry stores are full of stunning pieces of jewelries crafted with colored gemstones and even with diamonds. Sterling silver, especially the tiffany sterling silver jewelries are particularly appropriate for daytime wear or to accent casual sportswear.
Reference: Silver Jewelry Information, The Metals of Jewelry Making
Editor: Cynthia