[Jewelry making - Article 00753] - Re: [Orchid] Does sterling silver ever rust?

[John Burgess]

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G'day.

    Sterling or fine silver cannot rust; only tarnish. If you really want
    to check whether an item is magnetic, then bring one end near a
    direction compass. Then try the other end. If the item is even only
    slightly magnetic, one end will attract the needle and the other end
    will repel it. 

    This test is as sensitive as the compass. 

Cheers for now,
JohnB of Mapua, Nelson NZ

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