3.25 Long Multicolor Abalone Shell & Black Alpaca Silver Dangle Earrings
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| Management number | 1484340 | Release Date | 2025/07/08 | List Price | $42.25 | Model Number | 1484340 | ||
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Abalone & Black Alpaca Silver Dangle Earrings - Fish hook style.
3.25 long and 1 wide. Previously owned.
No, alpaca silver, also known as German silver or nickel silver, is not sterling silver. It's an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc, designed to mimic the appearance of silver, but it contains no actual silver.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Alpaca Silver Composition:
Alpaca silver (or German silver) is a metal alloy primarily composed of copper, nickel, and zinc.
No Silver Content:
Despite its name, alpaca silver does not contain any silver.
Visual Similarity:
The alloy's ability to mimic the appearance of sterling silver makes it a preferred material for crafting pieces that are both elegant and accessible.
History:
Alpaca silver has its origins in a Chinese formulation of nickel silver called paktong, which translates to white copper .
German Silver:
Alpaca silver is also known as German silver, and it was developed in 1823 as the result of a German competition he
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