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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, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Meta...

Syna Yellow Gold and Oxidized Silver Earrings with Bright Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat gold & oxidized silver Diamonds 0.50 cts approx These exquisite earrings
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

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
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2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Syna Yellow Gold and Oxidized Silver Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Quartz Earrings, crafted with 18kyg and oxidized silver for a unique finish. Delight in 1.30 carats of
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Syna Yellow Gold and Oxidized Silver Earrings with Emeralds and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg & 925 oxidized silver Emeralds 1 carat approx. Champagne diamonds 0.80 carat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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