[Jewelry making - Article 00403] - Re: [Orchid] Sterling silver engagement ring hardness

[Janet Alix]

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    I've been using the 3% platinum sterling quite a bit. Beautiful
    color and, I've been testing a bracelet by wearing it for many months
    now, and still no tarnish and the metal is a beautiful color.
    However, I did have this disquieting experience with the metal -- we
    were trying to alter the oval of a bangle bracelet just a little and
    my goldsmith applied some pressure with only his hands and the
    bracelet broke in three places. Really, I was standing right with him
    and he only squeezed the oval a little. I've sold a good number of
    these bracelets and none have come back nor have I heard any other
    similar complaint but still... 

    I believe the platinum sterling is sintered metal and the metal I am
    using has been cast -- 

    I would be nervous if the design of the ring wasn't pretty beefy. 

    Anybody else have experience with the strength of platinum silver? 

Janet
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