What happens if you get sterling silver wet?
Water does oxidize silver, but it happens over a long period of time, and normal aging of your silver jewelry will cause it to darken anyway so at best you can simply clean your jewelry yourself, at worst you can have it professionally cleaned.
Is it OK to shower with sterling silver?
Though showering with sterling silver jewelry on should not harm the metal, there is a good chance that it could induce tarnishing. Waters that contain chlorine, salts, or harsh chemicals will affect the look of your sterling silver. We encourage our customers to remove your sterling silver before showering.
What kind of jewelry does backyard Silversmiths make?
From hand-forged bars of silver paired with hand-cut buffalo leather, to bold chunks of silver hand-hammered into unique shapes, Backyard Silversmiths® offers a wide variety of cuffs & bracelets for girls and guys.
Where to find maker’s mark on sterling silver?
Look for the maker’s mark on the back of the utensil. In addition to the word “sterling” or the number “925” you may see the name of the manufacturer. The Stieff silver pictured above (second from the left) was easily identified as a cold meat fork in the famous Rose pattern.
What do the marks on a sterling silver plate mean?
British silver pieces display three coded marks: the first for city of production, the second a lion with a raised paw (called Lion Passant), then a single letter representing the year of production. Silver plate was developed in the 1840s. A base metal is coated with a thin layer of silver.
Where can I buy a sterling silver plate?
Silver plate can be quite ornate and very pretty. It can be found in thrift stores or online for about $1.00 per utensil. Of course beautiful, unusual, or rare pieces will cost more.
Where does the 925 mark on sterling silver come from?
In fact the vast majority of mass produced silver reproductions today, whether made in Thailand, India, England, Europe or America, now include 925 in the mark. With the 925 standard mark, a piece of silver can virtually be sold world wide with the same mark. The use of 925, however, does not preclude the use of sterling.
What kind of Mark do you put on sterling silver?
If a piece was made in a foreign country for import into England, it would include a maker’s mark, control mark and standard mark. But if a piece was made in England for sale at home it would require a fourth mark, a British assay mark. These changes may sound confusing at first, but are of great benefit.
How to tell real silver from Silverplate when it’s?
The way to tell the difference between silverplate & sterling flatware is very simple. ALL sterling made in the U.S. is marked Sterling or marked 925/1000 or 925, with the exception of Sterling made by Kirk in the early 1900’s. There are no exceptions to this. Re: How to tell real silver from silverplate when it’s Oneida?
How to tell real silver from Silverplate when it is Oneida?
Sometimes the same pattern (design) will be offered in both sterling and plate, but it will say on the piece or sticker (hah!). A cheap way to try and ID your silver is to visit Replacements.com who has an assortment of silver patterns, not just Oneida and William A. Rogers but some you never probably ever heard of.
