[Jewelry making - Article 00413] - Re: [Orchid] Using sterling or Argentium silver

[Judy Willingham]

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    Hello Stephanie, I've sized one ring with rhodium plating - it was
    awful!  I don't touch them now unless the customer understands that
    the shiney finish will be ruined and is also willing to pay the
    extra compensation for time spent cleaning up the mess.  Rhodium
    plated silver is a job for someone else! 

    You won't need to plate A.925 to prevent tarnish.  You will save the
    cost of plating and eliminate the concern of working with a toxic. 
    I will be purchasing nothing but A.925 in the future and am
    fervently hoping that chain and findings manufacturers will be
    switching to this alloy as well.   I think A.925 will rejuvinate the
    holloware industry - no more tedious polishing! 

Judy in Kansas

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