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The jewelry you
buy at
Kalpataru Beads Inc.
is
professionally crafted for durability. Quality control is our
main motive; our products will stand the test of time.
Have a browse
through our online catalogue to find a variety of pieces that will
help you realize the perfection.
Our site is 'under construction' & will be fully ready in a fortnight.
Till you may send your order / inquiry to our
mail,
we shall send you hard copy of our catalogue.
Our original site www.kalpataruimports.com has been high jacked by
some person.
We are the original company named Kalpataru
Beads Inc.
We are launching our new site i.e.
www.kalpatarubeads.com |
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Sterling Silver 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. |