[Jewelry making - Article 00356] - Re: [Orchid] Stamping Argentium

[The Doctor]

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>         If this has already been discussed please ignore it -- is the
>     hallmark for Argentium Silver the same as sterling? 

    Yes, it is. In fact, any time you alloy 925 parts of fine silver
    successfully with 75 parts of any metal, it is considered sterling.
    Traditionally, the other 75 parts consist of copper, but
    technically, it can be any metal. At least, here in the US, the FTC
    states so. 

James in SoFl

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