[Jewelry making - Article 00326] - [Orchid] Using sterling or Argentium silver

[Ted and Steph]

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    My question is do you all prefer using Argentium silver over
    sterling?  I am hearing from you that it doesn't tarnish?  Also,
    where do you get a stamp for marking?  I have been in the retail
    industry for many years but am home with my children now doing fine
    art jewelry and loving it.  I bought a rhodium plater some time ago
    for my sterling although I haven't used it yet due to the chemicals.
    Trying to set up an area in a shed to do toxic work at the present,
    but in the trade, most silver is rhodium plated.  That is why I
    purchased the system.  People have a stigma that sterling is "real"
    silver and it will take time to educate the public on the Argentium.
    Do you all suggest that I switch over to Argentium- have you had good
    luck and a good reception to it from the public?  Please let me know
    what you think, if you will.  I would like input before I invest in
    something new.  Thank you for your time and I 
    love reading your posts!  Bye for now, Stephanie Swanson

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