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Description

McKenzie’s Gold ‘n Jewels
Sterling Slide Bead Large 3D Puffed Heart Charm
on 8 in. Snake Chain Bracelet​
  • This 8 inch Sterling Silver 3mm Snake Chain Bracelet is adorned with beautiful Sterling Silver 3D Larged puffed Heart with clear Crystals Bead on front & sterling solid back.
  • Smart beads 1/4" round hold all the beads stationary on the outside of slide beads; they are Sterling Silver as well with a Silver Stardust finish.
  • All the beads have 5mm holes, removable, and will fit most modular bracelets.
  • SIZE: Bead measure approx 3/4" x 5/8" 
  • WEIGHT:  13.1 grams of sterling silver
  • METAL: SOLID STERLING SILVER .925; 

Pure silver, also called fine silver, is relatively soft, very malleable, and easily damaged, so it is commonly combined with other metals to produce a more durable product.
The most popular of these alloys is sterling silver, which consists of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper.
Although any metal can make up the 7.5 percent non-silver portion of sterling, centuries of experimentation have shown copper to be its best companion, improving the metal's hardness and durability without affecting its beautiful color. The small amount of copper added to sterling has very little effect on the metal's value. Instead, the price of the silver item is affected by the labor involved in making the item, the skill of the craftsperson, and the intricacy of the design.
Stamps Of Quality
Most high quality silver items are stamped with a "fineness" or "quality" mark. This mark designates the precious metal content of the jewelry, and under federal law, must be accompanied by a maker's mark or registered trademark.
Silver Alloys
Because pure silver is so soft, it should only be used when malleability is required, such as in handcrafted jewelry featuring weaving and other intricate designs. Sterling silver is most often used for jewelry and household accessories because of its combination of beauty and durability. Acceptable quality marks for sterling silver include:

  • sterling
  • sterling silver
  • ster
  • .925

Care
With proper care, your fine quality silver will last a lifetime. To minimize scratches and other damage, store your silver jewelry either in a cloth pouch or in a separate compartment in your jewelry box. Avoid exposing your silver to household chemicals when cleaning with bleach or ammonia, or when swimming in chlorinated water, as these chemicals can damage silver.
Clean Your Silver Regularly
Care should also be taken to prevent silver tarnish build-up, a dulling that naturally occurs when silver reacts with sulfur or hydrogen sulfide in the ambient air. To clean your silver, use polishes formulated specifically to remove tarnish. You can find fine silver polishes, solutions, or cloths appropriate to remove tarnish at most hardware stores or specialty craft stores. Tarnish is most easily removed when it first becomes visible. Although wearing your silver jewelry often is the best way to prevent tarnish from building up, regular cleanings of all your silver items will prevent tarnish and keep your silver bright and sparkling. Look for the fineness mark and the maker's mark on the underside of the silver item you are considering to ensure the quality.

All Gem Weights, & Gold & Silver Weights are approximate.

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