About the Metals
Argentium Sterling Silver
What is Argentium Sterling Silver?
Argentium Sterling silver is a modern sterling silver alloy which modifies the traditional alloy (92.5% silver + 7.5% copper) by replacing some of the copper with the metalloid Germanium.
Argentium - the finest silver.
Argentium silver alloys are always purer than traditional sterling silver. While standard Sterling silver's minimum silver content is 92.5%, Argentium silver has a minimum silver content of 93.5%. This makes Argentium the natural color of pure silver through and through. Plus, Argentium is brighter than platinum, white gold and traditional sterling silver. Argentium is also low maintenance, easy to care for and simple to keep clean. Argentium, the perfect 21st century white metal - tarnish-resistant, strong, scratch-resistant, bright and pure.
Argentium - responsible silver.
What makes Argentium silver alloys responsible? Some practices in the silver industry use toxic chemicals and hazardous procedures during manufacture. These practices are undesirable and the disposal of toxic waste raises environmental concerns. There's also an increasing awareness about nickel in jewelry metal alloys. Argentium guarantees traceablility of its raw silver and certifies that Argentium silver alloys are produced using only recycled silver. Argentium's properties make hazardous processes a thing of the past and it's unique and superior properties reduce manufacturing time, labor and resources. Argentium alloys do not contain nickel.
Because of it's beautiful color, shine, durability, and responsible manufacture, I only use Argentium Sterling Silver alloys in my silver chain maille jewelry and artisan designs. It's truly a wonderful metal.
Pure, brilliant Copper
Why Copper?
Copper has long been used for jewelry all over the world. Prehistoric North American Natives were the first to mine and work the copper of Lake Superior and the Keweenaw Peninsula of northern Michigan, using the material for tools and adornment.
Today, many people wear copper not only for its beauty, but for their health. Modern science has confirmed what people have believed for hundreds of years; copper is an essential nutrient and helps to keep bones, skin, brain, blood vessels and the immune system strong and healthy. Although modern science has not been able to provide specific evidence for the health benefits of wearing copper jewelry, it still remains high in demand.
With the price of silver shooting to new, never before seen heights, Copper has become an acceptable and affordable alternative. I use copper as an accent, and also the primary focus, of many of my chain maille and artisan jewelry designs.
Copper has long been used for jewelry all over the world. Prehistoric North American Natives were the first to mine and work the copper of Lake Superior and the Keweenaw Peninsula of northern Michigan, using the material for tools and adornment.
Today, many people wear copper not only for its beauty, but for their health. Modern science has confirmed what people have believed for hundreds of years; copper is an essential nutrient and helps to keep bones, skin, brain, blood vessels and the immune system strong and healthy. Although modern science has not been able to provide specific evidence for the health benefits of wearing copper jewelry, it still remains high in demand.
With the price of silver shooting to new, never before seen heights, Copper has become an acceptable and affordable alternative. I use copper as an accent, and also the primary focus, of many of my chain maille and artisan jewelry designs.