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Platinum, Silver and a New Alternative
In an era where the cost of precious metals in a setting can often exceed the cost of the gemstone, it’s perhaps no surprise that manufacturers in the trade are moving to develop new and less expensive alloys for jewelry … Continue reading
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Tagged alloy, Cartier, ductile, firescale, malleability, platina, platinaire, platinum, silver, sterling silver, tarnish