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Post by fernwood on Aug 13, 2017 7:19:11 GMT -5
Here is a term I have never seen before. Imitation nickel plated steel. Huh? Term was used to describe material that some jewelry findings were made of.
Any thoughts?
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Post by MrMike on Aug 13, 2017 7:23:48 GMT -5
Here is a term I have never seen before. Imitation nickel plated steel. Huh? Term was used to describe material that some jewelry findings were made of. Any thoughts? Chromed plated plastic ?
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Post by coloradocliff on Aug 13, 2017 7:59:04 GMT -5
Sounds like the Chinese have been making a cheaper plating process than using nickel. Must be something on a google huh?
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Post by fernwood on Aug 13, 2017 9:02:53 GMT -5
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Post by radio on Aug 13, 2017 18:50:18 GMT -5
It is very possible to Nickle plate steel, so it likely an accurate description, but the "Imitation" is a bit confusing unless they are referring to imitation silver perhaps.. "German Silver" is nothing but Nickle and Copper with not one whit of real silver in it and is super cheap. Can you copy and paste or provide a link to where you saw this?
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Post by coloradocliff on Aug 13, 2017 19:05:07 GMT -5
Maybe the word +silver+ was left out of the description. Imitation Silver Nickel plated steel.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 13, 2017 19:38:01 GMT -5
It is very possible to Nickle plate steel, so it likely an accurate description, but the "Imitation" is a bit confusing unless they are referring to imitation silver perhaps.. "German Silver" is nothing but Nickle and Copper with not one whit of real silver in it and is super cheap. Can you copy and paste or provide a link to where you saw this? Link is directly above your post.
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Post by Gem'n I on Aug 13, 2017 21:01:44 GMT -5
Who knows what they had in mind when they wrote the copy...if its not nickel plate it could be as mentioned german silver which would be easier to plate with than nickel on steel. Maybe they did not want to confuse a buyer with SILVER.....LOL
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Post by radio on Aug 14, 2017 7:37:49 GMT -5
It is very possible to Nickle plate steel, so it likely an accurate description, but the "Imitation" is a bit confusing unless they are referring to imitation silver perhaps.. "German Silver" is nothing but Nickle and Copper with not one whit of real silver in it and is super cheap. Can you copy and paste or provide a link to where you saw this? Link is directly above your post. Thanks. I saw the link to Fire Mountain, but did not open it thinking it let to the a plated plastic you mentioned. I looked at the items and saw a link to ask questions about the item, so sent them a message asking them to clarify just what the heck "Imitation Nickel plated" means. If I get an answer I will post it here.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2017 14:42:01 GMT -5
Apparently the "original" was nickel plated steel.
These imitate that and are shiny plated brass.
At least that's what the well worded description says.
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Post by radio on Aug 15, 2017 19:01:17 GMT -5
Received a reply, but thay act like it's some deep, dark, well guarded trade secret on par with the KFC secret herbs and spices recipe Dear Arlen, Thank you for your email. Imitation nickel is a zinc alloy. The exact metals used can vary depending on the manufacturer but it never will have any actual nickel. Please keep in mind that we can't say the same for the base metal, and steel most often will have nickel in it as can brass. I hope this information is helpful. If you should have any further questions or comments, please feel free to reply to this email. You may also contact us via Live Chat by clicking the button below or contact one of our friendly Customer Service Representatives at 1-800-423-2319 during regular business hours. Best Regards, Ben e-Service Contact Center Fire Mountain Gems and Beads www.firemountaingems.com
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Post by fernwood on Aug 16, 2017 4:53:25 GMT -5
Thanks. I was just curious as it was a new term to me. Also, many people are allergic to nickel, so I try not to use it, or label pieces if so.
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Post by radio on Aug 16, 2017 6:04:51 GMT -5
Thanks. I was just curious as it was a new term to me. Also, many people are allergic to nickel, so I try not to use it, or label pieces if so. Yes, Nickel number one metal for allergic reaction. Many pepole do not know the "German Silver" is basically Nickel and Copper with no silver content at all. I run into people all the time at my shop who have bought a piece somewhere and think their ring or pendant is a precious metal same as Sterling and are shocked and in disbelief to find they have been deceived. This happens a lot to folks who buy jewelry in Mexico and on foreign vacations, especially cruise ship destinations. The one here in the States that ticks me off is Montana Silversmiths! Very few of the things they sell are actually Silver!
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Post by fernwood on Aug 16, 2017 7:48:50 GMT -5
So true on German Silver.
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