[Jewelry making - Article 00502] - Re: [Orchid] Sterling silver engagement ring hardness

[John Donivan]

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>     She has definately got plenty for a gold diamond ring, if that is
>     what she was into. She just always wears silver and that is what
>     she likes. 

    Ali, much of the response to this falls in the category of
    conventional wisdom, and I agree with all of it. Especially if stones
    are involved, a silver ring is unlikely to survive the years anywhere
    near as well as gold or platinum. We do a LOT of bridal work, though,
    and I just don't argue with customers about what they want - if you
    explain to her the physical properties and pros and cons - informed
    decision and all that, and she still wants silver then so be it as
    far as I'm concerned. The objective facts about metal properties are
    all well and good, but it's her ring, more importantly it's her
    engagement ring, and that's that. If it were me I would take pains to
    make something that's built to last with the metal in mind -
    something delicate and pierced in silver will last two years, max,
    your basic 4 prong solitaire in silver will last 6 months till the
    tips are gone, stuff like that, but that's all... 

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