[Jewelry making - Article 00445] - Re: [Orchid] Does sterling silver ever rust?

[Steelybone]

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    Sterling can't rust, because rust is iron oxide.  It's possible that
    bits of iron or steel got involved with the crimped area (came off
    the crimping tool), but more likely that the beads aren't sterling. 

Tas
www.earthlywealth.com 

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