Matte silver

Silver has been prized for millennia as a precious metal used to craft beautiful jewelry. And although, unlike gold, it cannot come in different colors, this doesn't mean all matte silver pieces are the same. This metal can vary in structure, hue, and basic characteristics. One variety of this jewelry material is matte silver. Such products are distinguished by a characteristic color and do not have a glossy surface without gloss. Matte silver It acquires this hue by subjecting its surface to various mechanical or chemical treatments. It is important to note that this type of product does not include jewelry or items whose surface has been extensively scratched, causing the item to lose its shine. Special treatment may be used, but rubbing with an abrasive wheel or belt is not recommended.

Matte silver as a metal, its properties and features

By its composition matte silver Similar to sterling, although it has some differences. This means the alloy is quite hard, containing approximately 7% of copper or other metals and 92.5% of silver. 925 fineness, in terms of its physical properties, is malleable, elastic, and durable, and is easy to work with. Jewelry made from this metal finds its fans, who appreciate its extraordinary color. Matte silver acquires its shade in several ways:

• Impact of a special emulsion on the surface;
• Special sandblasting machine that gives a matte color;
• An electric tool that gives a matte finish.

Effect of emulsion.

A special emulsion is applied to the surface of the product in a thin layer. This causes a chemical reaction that creates microscopic roughness, invisible to the naked eye. These roughnesses prevent the refraction of light.

Sandblasting machine.

This method of achieving a matte finish is expensive, so it is used only in mass production. Special rounded granules are loaded into the machine, which mechanically impart a matte finish to the surface. This method also requires a special varnish. It is applied to the part of the piece that needs to remain shiny. This allows the jewelry to have two different surface tones.

With a power tool.

This tool is called a matt finisher. Its operation involves precisely applied blows to the surface of the object. The force applied and the intensity of the stroke are taken into account.

Matte silver Matte silver can be produced privately. First, the surface of the item is hand-treated. Then, it is fired with boric acid and borax. The next step is placing the item in a citric acid solution at 80 degrees Celsius for one hour. This is followed by flux firing and bleaching. Matte silver requires little care and no polishing. The high purity of this silver is resistant to tarnishing. The originality of this shade attracts and arouses interest. Earrings, rings, exclusive jewelry boxes, and various other jewelry are made from it.