Jewelry Guide
Learn more about Silver finishes for Jewelry available at Silvettia925
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Oxidized
With this technique, a chemical is added to the piece or area to create an oxidized look . These Jewlery designs show a "black" area, which is oxidized silver, combined with polished silver. This adds a very unique look to the piece.
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Hammered
A technique used when making jewelry to distress metal, or create a bent, wavy, or flattened effect. Hammering hardens wire and can shape and add texture to it. It is performed with a ball pein hammer on a small jeweler's anvil.
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Hollow silver
Holllow silver is not an easy technique to work with. It means that the inside of the piece is hollow. It requires excellent craftsmanship to achieve seamless and elegant hollow jewlery, such as the ones displayed in our catalogue.