Archive for the 'Silver' Category

How Much Are My Three Silver Quarters Worth?

pink_r0kkz asked:

This older man came into my work and paid for a few things with silver quarters. He seemed upset and said that it was all he had left. Well I decided to keep the three quarters and i just wanted to know how much they would be worth. I have a 1941 … [...]

what do you use to polish tarnished silver ?

me myself and i asked:

this is old silver i need to shine and look nice.

What would you recommend to polish a pure silver coin?

Ѹjc303 asked: Silver cloth wont work because it scratches the silver. Creams wont work either because the can get into the letters.

How do I joint silver wire and silver precious metal clay in jewelry making?

Lady Miss Rose asked: I’m new to jewelery making and I’m trying to create a necklace that will be made mostly of 18 gauge dead soft silver wire. I’d like to add some other bits like tiny hearts and flowers and thought the precious metal clay would be the easiest way to sculpt those parts. [...]

How do I clean my silver Jewlery?

autumnraininmay asked: I have a beautiful 1/2 oz 999 silver coin that is set to wear as a necklace. However, I am noticing that it is becoming tarnished and am not sure how to clean/polish it so that it is always as brilliant as the day when I bought it.

Difference between Playstation 2 black and silver console?

Mark B asked: Buying one for my son. Silver seems a few bucks more. Any difference? Silver looks a little thinner.

How can I learn how to make silver rings and jewelry out of silver?

mabs asked: I have this ring and it’s a one of a kind bought at an artisans crafts place. Anyway, I think it would look awesome with a couple of tiny diamonds in it. Is there a such thing as a sodering (spelling) gun that I can melt part of it and stick a diamond [...]

How do you remove silver polish from crevices of the item you polished?

alwaysrunning_late asked: I was polishing a few items that have decorative carvings in them and markings, the silver polish got into the crevices and now does not completely want to come out? I tried a toothpick, needle, and a flossing brush but there are still remnants! What to do?

Is there a powder or coloring I can add to buttercream to make it look silver?

kogoma➣ asked: I’m making a cake out of fondant. I need to draw a design on the cake and I wanted the buttercream I’m using to have a silver color instead of a dull grey.
Is there anything I can add to the buttercream to make it silver?

Where can i buy a silver engement ring with a jade stone?

Nathan R asked: Im looking for a simple silver or white gold engaement ring, but instead of a diamond I just want a Jade stone, nothing large or gaudy, like a solitare princess cut, but wiht a green Jade…Any Idea where I could go to get this?

Is my silver table setting worth any more than the price of silver? How do I sell it?

fifty50 asked: My parents bought me a set of silver and I’ve never used it and never plan to use it. I need tuition money for my children’s education. Can I get more than the price of silver for the set? How do I go about selling it?

What are these tiny silver bugs in my house plant’s soil?

Okole asked: I took care of a spider mite infestation a couple of months ago with commercial insecticide. Now there are lots of tiny silver or gray colored bugs/insects in my philodendron′s soil. Please tell me what they are and if I should do something about it. Thanks.
They are very tiny and [...]

How can I melt old silver jewelry down at home?

roseshyrϹ asked: I’ve got a bunch of old silver jewelry pieces that I want to melt down and pour into mold.

how to clean a silver toe ring?

leosolsiete asked: I had dipped my silver toe ring on a jacuzzi treated with bromine (not chlorine) nad it turned almost black, I tried rubbing it with tooth paste and it cleaned a little but not completly.

How can I polish silver with stuff I have around the house?

AerynneC asked: I’ve seen something about using baking soda and lemon juice but it’s not working. I have one tarnished Christmas ornament. Is there anything I can do with baking soda, vinegar, borax, lemon juice, salt, or anything like that so I don′t have to buy silver polish?

Can silver be used to make the mirror of a Newtonian?

darkangel asked: Is Silver that bad? Can it be protected with some thin barnish?Why is it that everybody use Aluminium to make the mirror?

What is a good, safe way to polish “real” silver. ie trays, tea services, ect?

sandagal asked: I’ve heard of several “home remedy” mixtures that will effectively polish and remove tarnish from silver pieces. I help an older lady in her home and she has many peices badly in need of cleaning. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated! The old-timey silver paste polish is not an option! [...]

Why is my silver dollar eating my other fish?

suzyqsl asked: I have had my silver dollar for 7 years, recently it has been eating my other fish. I thought they were herbivores, but I have witnessed him swallowing smaller fish whole and chewing on other larger fish. Is there something wrong with it? Or is this normal?

Polishing silver with a cloth the old fashioned way?

Angel asked: I will have time to kill. I have an old solid silver ’straw’. Is there a best type of rag or cloth to rub away at silver to get it back to it’s beautiful silver color from black? I have time to kill, but don’t want to waste my efforts. Anyone know?
Yea, thanks, [...]

What makeup should I wear with a black and silver dress?

aditi3333 asked: I am going to a wedding and have a silver dress with black flower print. I am olive toned with dark hair and eyes. I wanted to know what makeup should I wear, specifically eyes. Please all makeup pros help:)

Why would all the halogens except fluoride have a reaction with silver nitrite?

monicakryzelle_fortes asked: How come fluoride doesn’t react with silver nitrite?
Why would all the halogens except sodium fluoride have a reaction with silver nitrate?

What jewelry and clutch do i wear with a silver dress?

Michelle E asked: I′m wearing silver shoes, so should i wear black jewelry with a black clutch, or should i wear all silver?

Can silver alloys be created with different colors?

Abdallah A asked: There are different color gold alloys (white, yellow, red, pink, purple, green and blue). This comes from mixing gold with different quantities of platinum, copper, silver, aluminum, iron and maybe even bismuth. This alloys are these colors all the way through. Can this be done with silver alloys?

Do silver fillings normally start off light grey or turn dark and shiny right when filled?

Bill asked: I got a silver filling and the dentist told me it would not remain light grey for long, and will turn dark and shiny in a few weeks. Is this true? I like the color the way it is now.

What are some historical information on Silver?

mr.anderso𚿶 asked: I need to find out some historical information on Silver. Websites and information will be great!