Fine Silver
Fine silver compared to Sterling Silver softness?
How much softer is fine silver (99.9% silver) compared to sterling silver (92.5% silver)? I have heard some people say that fine silver is too soft to make jewellery, but metal clay (eg PMC or Art Clay Silver) is said to produce fine silver, and is supposed to be used to make, for example, silver pendants. So how soft is fine silver (compared to sterling silver) really?
I personally prefer working with half hard (or occasionally full hard) sterling Silver Wire for most things, but haven’t been able to find it in the fine silver. The dead soft sterling won’t handle most of my designs in 20ga or 22ga, but was perfect in 16ga. Fine silver is a little softer than dead soft sterling, so I never tried any. I guess the PMC would all depend on how thick you planned to Make Your pieces. Too thin, it would likely be very soft, indeed.
Get a little fine silver wire or sheet and play with it. At www.sfjssantafe.com (Santa Fe Jewelers Supply) they have really good prices. You could get a little of several types and thicknesses and play with a design or two.
Silver with syle and function
When the light catches a prized bit made by Todd Hansen, its silverwork flashes a bold salute to bling.
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100 10oz .999 Fine Silver Bars (1000 Ounces) $24,500.00 |
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Proof Silver Buffalo 1oz .999 Fine Silver (1000 Ounces) $23,990.00 |
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1000 Morgan Silver Dollars 1878-1904 Fine or Better $23,950.00 |
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1,000 ounces of .9995 Fine Silver – 10 Bars, 100 oz. ea $23,890.00 |
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1000 Peace Silver Dollars 1922-1934 Fine or Better $21,950.00 |
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1891 $50 Silver Certificate FR-330 PMG Fine 12 $21,500.00 |
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1805 Favier Andre Fine French Gilt Silver Monstrance $19,500.00 |
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500 1oz 999 Fine Silver Rounds LOT Morgan Dollar Design $12,800.00 |
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500 1 oz.999 Fine Silver Rounds LOT 1804 Dollar Design $12,800.00 |
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Proof Silver Buffalo 1oz .999 Fine Silver (500 Ounces) $11,990.00 |
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500 Morgan Silver Dollars 1878-1904 Fine or Better Only $11,975.00 |
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50 10oz. LIBERTY .999 FINE SILVER BARS – WE SHIP GLOBAL $11,739.00 |
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500 Peace Silver Dollars 1922-1934 Fine or Better $10,975.00 |
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E.Puiforcat Paris .950 Fine Silver Trays 90OZ $6,888.00 |
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91 Piece Set of America at War Fine Silver Proof Coins $6,825.00 |
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DIAMOND FINE BRACELET SILVER 14K GOLD HANDCRA JEWELLERY $6,795.15 |
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190 Oz.Pair Fine 23″ h Sterling Silver Candle Sticks $6,500.00 |
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FINE 128 pc FRENCH STERLING SILVER MASSIVE FLATWARE SET $5,960.00 |
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FINE ESTATE ITALIAN FIRENZE STERLING SILVER LEAF TRAY $5,500.00 |
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1797 BUST SILVER DOLLAR SMALL EAGLE VERY FINE RARE!!!! $5,250.00 |
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17 JOHNSON MATTHEY .999 FINE SILVER 10 OZ INGOTS BARS $5,157.00 |
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17 JOHNSON MATTHEY .999 FINE SILVER 10 OZ INGOTS BARS $5,157.00 |
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PEARL YELLOW SAPPHIRE BEAD NECKLACE SILVER FINE JEWELRY $5,144.66 |
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Fine 5 Pcs German 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set by POSEN $4,850.00 |
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Shreve & Co. 5 Pc Sterling Silver Fine Tea & Coffee Set $4,850.00 |
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DIAMONDS BRACELET SAPPHIRE FINE 18K GOLD SILVER JEWELRY $4,853.40 |
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Ultra Fine 19thC 4pc Repousse Coin Silver Tea Set $4,795.00 |
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VIKING SOLID SILVER GILT TORC FINE DECOR 9th-10th C AD $4,698.28 |
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2002 ZAMBIA FINE 999 SILVER PROOF 3 THREE KILO COIN $4,698.22 |
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1848 5 Pcs English Sterling Silver Fine Tea Set $4,500.00 |
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FINE 14K GOLD NATURAL DIAMOND SILVER EARRINGS JEWELRY $4,242.00 |
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FINE 14 K YELLOW GOLD STERLING SILVER DIAMOND BANGLE $4,212.00 |
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FINE 14 KT GOLD STERLING SILVER GENUINE DIAMOND BANGLE $4,032.00 |
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FINE STERLING SILVER DIAMOND BEADS NECKLACE JEWELRY $4,005.00 |
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$5 1899 SILVER CERT STAR NOTE – FR274 FINE & RARE $4,000.00 |
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$2 SILVER CERT – SERIAL #4 – UNIQUE & FINE+ LOW PRICE $4,000.00 |
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1893 S Morgan Silver Dollar Fine Grade $3,975.00 |
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$1 1899 SILVER CERT FR 229a – PCGS GRADED 15 Fine $3,900.00 |
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1893-S MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR KING “REAL DEAL” VERY FINE $3,900.00 |
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Fine Frame Silver Gild Guilloche Enamel RUSSIAN c.1908 $3,888.88 |
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Fine Silver Plated Lead-Free Pewter Daisy Spacer Beads 3mm (50) $2.99 Real Silver Plated Beads With Antiqued Finish 1mm X 3mm Daisy Beads Lead-Free TierraCast Pewter This lead-free pewter item is plated with fine Silver.Versatile Bali Daisy Spacers in a tiny size.Quantity: 50. Measurement: 1mm thick (along string) x 3mm in diameter. Hole approximately .9mm in diameter.TierraCast Pewter is made in the USA, using Lead Free Pewter that exceeds both the CPSC standar… |
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CIA Masters Collection 3-1/4-Inch Very Fine Mesh Strainer $7.64 The CIA Masters Collection 3.25″ Very Fine Mesh Strainer is so very perfect for straining coffee, tea and freshly squeezed lemon juice, or dusting powdered sugar over baked goods. Made of professional 18/10 stainless steel double mesh construction, it strains out the smallest particles, yet is sturdy for long-lasting durability. The elegant long curved handle has a channel for added comfort. The s… |
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CIA Masters Collection 6-3/4-Inch Very Fine Mesh Strainer $26.49 The CIA Masters Collection 6.75″ Fine Mesh Strainer handles larger portions of sauces, gravies, and vegetables. A stress-free grip comes from the long-curved handle that has a channel for extra comfort. The support handle hooks over the sides of bowls and pans to keep the strainer stable while straining. Also works well for puréeing soft foods, or sifting flour. The professional 18/10 stainless s… |
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Kiri Sings Kern: Dame Kiri TeKanawa $9.74 As Hammerstein writes in the opening song, “Many dames with lofty aims strive for lofty goals”–and Te Kanawa strives for successful crossover. Her beautiful singing exhibits impeccable diction and excellent phrasing; but “A Fine Romance” lacks anger and humor, “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” lacks a storyteller, and “All the Things You Are” lacks romanticism. However, happy songs like “All Through the … |
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Olde English Madrigals and Folk Songs At Ely Cathedral $10.41 … |
