Normally, I would not butt in, but I have to agree with Jim. A simple one line post by Hapur as to what metal content is used would solve this is a minute. HE did make them and should have that readily. I don't believe it is a trade secret that needs guarded. Ron


Originally Posted By: jim m
Originally Posted By: Gaspare
Jim,,if its not turning your finger blackish it has a high degree of silver in it.

Depending on what they alloy in now could be any combo of Tin, Copper, Brass, and God knows what else if it was 835 or even 900 you finger would turn color...
As far as tarnish,,if you wear it most the time, wash your hands with it on etc. it will never tarnish while on you.

You can test it,,or Hapur could you help us out here and let us know the silver content? [should we take bets? wink grin]

P.S.
BYZ,,come on and resize them [123kb]..
There is a resizer in the Computer Help area
and other spots. No matter how big they
are when done they'll fit here..


No Gaspare it doesn't turn my finger black, but I think you're missing an important point here, in that it doesn't tarnish either. I have been around silver both antique and modern most of my life. If I leave a piece of silver out for awhile it will invaribly tarnish. I can mitigate this by coating a silver item with a polish but it will invaribly tarnish anyway.
This ring has never tarnished in all the years I've owned it even after sitting around unworn for awhile.
I will probably get this ring checked for metal content the next time I'm in a facility that is equipped for it.
I hope it does turn out to be Sterling but I remain skeptical.
Jim