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Question: My Gold Ring turned Silver? HELP!?

one "smart" dude in my school dropped real silver into my 23K gold ring. Then, my whole gold ring turned into silver? is there any way to take the silver off my gold ring? please....this is urgent. 10 points to the best answer..which I can give in the next 3 hours!!! PLEASE HELP! Im positive..the ring was pure gold. someone poured silver on my gold ring...and it got plated with silver how do I take out the silver?

Answer: erm... are you sure you ring wasnt rolled gold?

erm... are you sure you ring wasnt rolled gold?

Answer: take it to a jewlers they will definatly help you Merry ...

take it to a jewlers they will definatly help you Merry Kalikimaka! (Hawaiian Christmas)

Answer: There is no way your ring was pure gold and turned silver. ...

There is no way your ring was pure gold and turned silver. I believe that your ring is sterling silver or some other precious metal, and was overlayed in either 10 or 14 kt. I would suggest that you take it to a jeweler and let him take a look at it.

Question: Will a sterling silver ring rust in water?

Answer: Yes, it will tarnish, if you mean by getting water on it, ...

Yes, it will tarnish, if you mean by getting water on it, you can just polish it. But if you've left it in water it might be worse.

Answer: nope, sliver platinum and gold dont rust as long as they are ...

nope, sliver platinum and gold dont rust as long as they are real and pure metals

Answer: I think it will but here is some info on it. * ...

I think it will but here is some info on it. * Always remove your rings and jewelry before using chemical products, especially caustic substances such as bleach. Petroleum-based products are especially harmful and can actually "melt " amber. * Last On/First Off : Do not apply makeup, perfume, or hairspray while wearing your jewelry. Wait for them to dry before putting on your jewelry. * Do not leave your jewelry lying in the sun, which can cause discoloration or fading. * Do not pull, tug, or twist your jewelry, especially by the jewels or pearls. Sterling silver wire is a delicate filament and will stretch and break if subjected to too much stress. Silk, satin, leather and even stainless steel will also stretch. It's best not to hang your jewelry. Place it inside a pouch or jewelry box instead. * Most of the time, all you need to do to keep your jewelry clean and ready to wear is to use a soft, 100% cotton cloth to gently wipe each piece clean after wearing. To help retard tarnish between wearings, store your jewelry in a cool, dry, dark place. A zip-seal bag with the air gently pressed out of it will greatly prevent tarnish. * To remove fingerprints, oils or dirt, add a small amount of mild soap to a half cup of warm water, soak for 2-3 minutes, rinse thoroughly with clean water and use a soft cotton cloth to pat dry your pieces. Make sure they are completely dry before storing them. * Never use toothpaste or other abrasives to clean metal or stones, and avoid abrasive commercial jewelry cleaners or "dips," especially on pieces with an oxidized finish or patina. Silver polish can remove the color, and harsh polishing cleaners will alter the antique look of your jewelry. * Never use dips on gemstones or pearls. To remove excessive tarnish on silver, polish with a 100% cotton cloth and a non-abrasive metal cleaner. Be sure to remove any cleaner from the gemstones and rinse carefully with clean water. * Avoid soaking porous materials such as cloisonne, pearls, amber, lapis lazuli, turquoise, emerald, malachite, or onyx. These may absorb chemicals, which can cause discoloration in the stone. Wipe them gently with a moist cloth until clean. Never place cloisonne or stones in an ultrasonic cleaner, ammonia, or chemical solution. * Do not soak opals. Wipe them clean with a soft cleaning cloth. * Hematite is a soft ore of iron which can rust if left damp. It should be cleaned with just a soft polishing cloth. If you must clean the silver on jewelry bearing hematite, rinse the stone in water as well, and then blow it dry in high heat and leave it out overnight to completely dry. Remember, the stone will be hot to the touch

Answer: If its real sterling silver it wil NOT rust in water!!!

If its real sterling silver it wil NOT rust in water!!!

Question: will a sterling silver necklace leave a green ring around the wearers neck?

Answer: if it's true STERLING SILVER then no but if it's ...

if it's true STERLING SILVER then no but if it's one of those fake ones with the marking "sterling silver" then yes

Answer: It shouldn't. Usually jewelry only leaves marks/rings if ...

It shouldn't. Usually jewelry only leaves marks/rings if it's fake.

Answer: If its real then it wont.. check if it has 925 curved in ...

If its real then it wont.. check if it has 925 curved in it... if it has it wont if not and its not real sterling silver it will

Answer: No, REAL sterling silver will not turn your skin green, but ...

No, REAL sterling silver will not turn your skin green, but imitation, fake silver will.

Answer: I know that several people have said "no", but I ...

I know that several people have said "no", but I have to disagree. It's COPPER that causes green staining - either your skin is prone to it, or it isn't. Sterling silver can contain up to 7.5% copper, so if you're VERY prone to greening, then you could be affected. A more likely reaction (if you're unlucky) with Sterling, would be tarnishing as the silver itself reacts with the air. Provided you keep your necklace clean (and ideally use something like silver dip a couple of times a year), you should be fine. This, BTW, is one of the reasons that Platinum is still so expensive for jewelry. It's about the only "silver-coloured" thing that absolutely WON'T tarnish.

Answer: Dear blsfan, If it was real, pure sterling silver then ...

Dear blsfan, If it was real, pure sterling silver then no, it would not. But if it wasn't sterling silver, it would take a while before the neckalce leaves a green ring around the neck. It happens when you wear a fake sterling silver ring because the metal is against your skin so tightly. A necklace just dangles, touching your skin a bit.. so it wouldn't leave a green ring around your neck. Did that help ? :) Mika

Answer: If it is the real thing it will not leave the green ring. ...

If it is the real thing it will not leave the green ring. Real silver should be stamped .925, and it will have a smell to it, yep, smell your sterling, especially if it has a tarnish....

Question: can a ring made of platinum over sterling silver be re-size by a jewelry store person?

Answer: DUH!!!!!

DUH!!!!!

Answer: yes, but take it to a reputable place. If it's double ...

yes, but take it to a reputable place. If it's double layered (platinum over silver), it can look banged up if the resizing isn't done right.

Question: copper ring with silver plate coming off. anyway to speed this?

as stated, I want something that will speed up the process that my ring is going through. it is silver plated copper. my mom said vinegar and salt, or just rubbing it with a cleaning cloth. any ideas?

Answer: try a scotch-brite pad. I suggest on that's pretty well ...

try a scotch-brite pad. I suggest on that's pretty well worn.

Answer: The ideal thing to do would be use a buffer or a dremel ...

The ideal thing to do would be use a buffer or a dremel tool. Keep buffing until the silver is completely gone, and you should be left with a undamaged copper ring. This is particularly ideal if the piece has detailing (Dremel tools have multiple "polishing" tips). You could also try rubbing the ring on a piece of paper attached to a firm surface (a common trick among people tying to "antique" a piece of silverplated holloware). But you have to take care when doing this, as copper can be easily scratched and you may not want to have a copper ring with a very visible and noticeable patina. Hope this helps! Merry Christmas!

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