[Jewelry making - Article 00757] - Re: [Orchid] Super pickle...

[Richard Hart]

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>     If the sterling alloy contains any nickel then there would be
>     magnetic particles. In the UK sterling is 92.5% silver and 7.5%
>     copper but I've been to ld that in the States, the 7.5% isn't
>     always pure copper. Any chance there could be some nickel in
>     there? 

    Sterling has no nickle in it. At this point over the years on this
    forum, this is the one persistent myth, rumor, mis-information I
    have seen. Ad naseum. 

    It would be such a relief if I never saw this again on this forum.
    Have you ever tried to pick up a nickle with a magnet. Does your
    pickle get contaminated by nickle pin findings. Hint, No. 

    Are the people who are self taught spreading this among themselves,
    perhaps. You do not learn this by being taught in a class, workshop,
    or from an instructor. Unless you are really unfortunate. This is not
    personal toward anyone. 

    Nickle will not melt with silver in the U.K. or in the U.S., metal
    behaves the same regardless of geography. Pretty amazing, huh? Not as
    amazing as how this misinformation has the legs it does. 

Richard Hart
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