Argentium Silver - How Silver is Meant to Be

Argentium Silver is composed of pure silver, copper and germanium. This composition gives Argentium its unique qualities: it is purer, whiter, stronger, harder and more versatile than traditional silver and is highly tarnish resistant.

It will stay bright and beautiful for longer, eliminating the onerous task of regular cleaning and polishing. Silver has been prized for its wonderful lustre for centuries; only now, thanks to the discovery of Argentium, can owning beautiful objects created in silver be truly hassle free.

Argentium Silver has a rich natural lustre that is always evident. Many traditional silver products on sale around the world are surface plated in an attempt to hide the rapid discoloration caused by tarnishing. The problem with this approach is that plating usually consists of the thinnest of coatings that can be easily removed in use thus exposing the ills of traditional silver. Furthermore, the types of plating commonly used create a surface finish that is closer to chrome in looks. This destroys the appearance of silver's otherwise fine lustre. Argentium Silver does not require plating treatments and therefore objects created in this wonderful precious metal retain their distinctive natural colour and warmth.

In the past, traditional silver has presented craftsmen with numerous challenges because of its inherent softness. Through a simple and unique process Argentium Silver can be made harder and stronger than traditional sterling silver. This opens up a world of new possibilities for designers and Silversmiths. Stone set jewellery can be manufactured with the confidence and knowledge that settings will be strong enough to withstand the rigours of everyday wear. Additionally, new and largely unexplored categories for silver goods like wristwatches and interior design are now accessible as a direct result of the argentium's superior hardness properties.

Silver has attracted man's fascination for many thousands of years, marking important historical milestones throughout the ages and serving as a medium of exchange. Today, Argentium Silver is setting a new standard for the way in which silver is manufactured and appreciated in the 21st Century.

Argentium Silver marks the beginning of the Silver Revolution.

Adam Hunter - E-commerce Marketing Manager of cooksongold.com. Cookson Precious Metals offer a choice of jewellery making supplies from over 10,000 products including gold and [http://www.cooksongold.com/Findings/]silver findings jewellery tools, precious metal clay, gemstones and gold and silver sheet - gold, [http://www.cooksongold.com/Argentium-Silver/]argentium silver platinum and palladium plus technical information for jewellers, jobbers, designer, craftsmen, artisans and students.

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