[Jewelry making - Article 00601] - Re: [Orchid] Sterling silver salt & pepper shakers

[K. David Woolley]

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>>    salt will eat right through them). 

>     curious as to whether repeatedly getting jewelry wet in the salt
>     water would have any effect over the long term? 

    Although an experiment would give greater answers, thinking about it
    I can simply advise rising the jewellery off when you come out of the
    sea (most likely pat dry too, but is not part of the salt eating
    soldering joint problem), for if you let the sea water evaporate and
    a fine layer of salt to form then leave it for a time and repeat you
    will most assuredly see a weakening and eventual failure of your
    joints. Most people are likewise cautious of swimming pools and the
    chlorine involved. Just take care of your jewellery and all should be
    fine. Personally I would rinse coming out of the ocean, or as soon as
    convenient. 

Hope that helps dissuade your fears.

Kindest,
K. David Woolley
david.woolley AT unb.ca


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