On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 00:47:33 GMT, "marisa2" wrote:

What does that mean? Where can I get this done?

It means it's sent to a company that will melt the metal and identify
what it's made from via spectroscopy (every element has a
characteristic "peak" in spectroscopy). Check with a local jeweler,
they may be able to get you a good deal with whoever they use. It's
expensive, though, and unless you have a *lot* of those earhooks, it's
probably not worth it.

Thanks!

marisa2

"Marilee J. Layman" wrote in message
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On Fri, 08 Aug 2003 23:44:58 GMT, "marisa2" wrote:

Ok, how do I tell by having one destoyed?

Send it to be assayed. I've had some of my Bali in every other
shipment assayed to make sure it was sterling.

"Marilee J. Layman" wrote in message
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On Fri, 08 Aug 2003 04:55:14 GMT, "marisa2" wrote:

I have some earring hooks that I am pretty sure are sterling silver,
but
not
100% sure. Is there any way to find out? It is important enough for
me
to
know (based on people's advice in another thread ) that I am
willing
to
sacrifice one (well, it might as well be two) if necessary.

If they're not marked, you can only tell by having one destroyed.

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Marilee J. Layman
Handmade Bali Sterling Beads at Wholesale
http://www.basicbali.com


--
Marilee J. Layman
Handmade Bali Sterling Beads at Wholesale
http://www.basicbali.com


--
Marilee J. Layman
Handmade Bali Sterling Beads at Wholesale
http://www.basicbali.com