[Jewelry making - Article 00771] - Re: [Orchid] Does sterling silver ever rust?

[judymw]

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Hello Orchidians,

    Peter mentioned using a rather strong magnet to check for nickle
    plating.  I have mentioned this before but it's worth repeating, a
    cheap - perhaps free - source for a very strong magnet is an old
    speaker.  Get one from a car in the junk yard or yard sale.  Tear it
    apart and you'll find the magnet.  Avoid striking it or heating it
    to preserve the magnetic property. 

    Judy in Kansas, where rain didn't dampen the A&C show last weekend. 


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