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What is oxidized silver?

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What is oxidized silver?
When sterling silver is exposed to sulfur-containing gases in the air, its top layer can turn a blackish gray color. This is called oxidation. It's easy to clean if you have a silver-polishing kit.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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925 Oxidized Silver Earrings 22 Karat Gold Peridot Ruby Earrings
Located in София, BG
925 Oxidized Silver Earrings Gold kt: 22 Gold color: Yellow Dimensions: 25 mm length Total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Silver

Pedro Boregaard White Diamond Camouflage Gold Oxidized Silver Earrings
By Pedro Boregaard
Located in Dallas, TX
and matte-finished 14k beige gold and oxidized sterling silver with sixteen round brilliant-cut white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Other, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yel...

Mirror-Cut Colorless Quartz Diamond Oxidized Silver Earrings, Elizabeth Garvin
By Elizabeth Garvin Fine
Located in Dallas, TX
Prism Facet Drop Earrings hand-fabricated by jewelry maker Elizabeth Garvin in oxidized sterling
Category

2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, G...

Oxidized Silver Domed Crisscross Earrings
By Lila Parilla
Located in Darnestown, MD
, oxidized silver. One of the crisscrosses has a matte finish and the other is glossy. Post backs can be
Category

2010s Mexican Stud Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Peacock Feather Earrings, Oxidized Silver
By Rebecca Myers Design
Located in Baltimore, MD
These gorgeous earrings evoke the beauty and elegance of peacock feathers. The delicate oxidized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Small Oxidized Silver Serpentine Earrings
By Artistian Made
Located in Asheville, NC
Sterling silver, lost wax cast. Each earring, 1.75" x .6" Years back, a dear friend ventured into
Category

2010s North American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Silver

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