Silver – Jewelry Notes https://www.jewelrynotes.com An Online Magazine About Jewelry Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:24:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 What Is the Difference Between Vermeil and Gold Plating? https://www.jewelrynotes.com/vermeil-vs-gold-plating-difference/ Sat, 04 Oct 2014 18:40:11 +0000 http://www.jewelrynotes.com/?p=9321 What Is Gold Plating? Gold plating refers either to the thin layer of gold that covers the surface of gold-plated items or to the process through which this coating is applied. The core of such pieces can be made of a variety of non-gold metals, and the gold with which they are covered can be […]

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]]> Sterling Silver vs. Pure Silver: What Is the Difference? https://www.jewelrynotes.com/sterling-silver-vs-pure-silver-what-is-the-difference/ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:30:00 +0000 http://www.jewelrynotes.com/?p=4381 What Is Pure Silver? Pure silver, also referred to as fine silver, has actual silver content of 99.9%. Because of its high purity, fine silver is too soft to use in jewelry making and is often mixed with other metals to make it harder. What Is Sterling Silver? Sterling silver is an alloy created when […]

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]]> Platinum vs. Other Metals: Which Is Best for Jewelry? https://www.jewelrynotes.com/platinum-vs-other-metals/ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:27:22 +0000 http://www.jewelrynotes.com/?p=3315 What Are the Pros of Platinum? Purity One of the defining characteristics of platinum is that it is a very pure material. The platinum used in jewelry is usually between 95% and 99% pure. But why does purity matter? Read on. Hypoallergenic Properties Due to its purity, platinum can be worn without causing allergic reactions. […]

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]]> How to Buy Silver Jewelry https://www.jewelrynotes.com/buying-silver-jewelry/ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:28:17 +0000 http://www.jewelrynotes.com/?p=2631 Determining Quality Sterling silver should be stamped with .925 or 925, meaning it’s 92.5% pure silver. Anything with less silver content than that may not keep its original color. If no stamp is visible, be sure you trust the jeweler from whom you are buying; otherwise, look elsewhere. Before buying silver, you should take the […]

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]]> How to Sell Your Silver Jewelry https://www.jewelrynotes.com/selling-silver-jewelry/ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:36:05 +0000 http://www.jewelrynotes.com/?p=2242 Planning on selling some silver jewelry? Follow these tips on how to sell and you’ll be successful. Where Should I Sell My Silver Jewelry? The advent of the Internet means there are plenty of options when it comes to selling silver jewelry. An alternative to selling online is to take your silver to a storefront. […]

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