[Jewelry making - Article 00021] - Re: [Orchid] Silver and pearls

[Judy Willingham]

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Hello Stevie and Orchidians,

>      I am working on designs for pearls in silver necklaces and am
>     wondering whether the tarnish preventers discussed would damage
>     freshwater pearls.

    	Using sterling silver and pearls together sort of builds in that
    tarnish problem for the future.  Although I've had good results
    using the 3M anti-tarnish strips (BTW, the pearls seem unaffected)
    in a sealed container or bag, I'd really rather use deoxidizing
    sterling!!  

    I don't know of a supplier of wire and sheet for construction. 
    Deoxidizing casting grain (Dan Grandi uses it) is available.  My
    understanding is that deox sterling will tarnish, but at a much
    slower rate than regular sterling. 	Anyone have direct experience
    with deox sterling and its tarnish rate?  How about a source (US)
    for deox sterling wire and sheet???  I'm hoping someone out there
    can answer.  TIA. 	Judy in Kansas, where tonight is Halloween and all
    the children are excited about dressing up in their costumes and
    going Trick or Treating... in warm weather!  That's very unusual for
    Kansas this time of year. Judy M. Willingham, R.S. Biological and
    Agricultural Engineering 237 Seaton Hall Kansas State University
    Manhattan  KS  66506 (785) 532-2936  

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