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Silver Refining
The oldest method of silver refining was heating the mineral to the point of liquefying. Most impurities will float as silver is heavier and can easily be separated.
Silver Refining
The oldest method of silver refining was heating the mineral to the point of liquefying. Most impurities will float as silver is heavier and can easily be separated.
SILVER PRODUCTION BY COUNTRIES
Annual production: Mexico produces 24.2% (6,300 tons/year). China follows with 13.8% (3,600 tons).
SILVER PRODUCTION BY COUNTRIES
Annual production: Mexico produces 24.2% (6,300 tons/year). China follows with 13.8% (3,600 tons).
A quick note on fashion
At Pat Areias, design follows two opposing, but complementary philosophies regarding fashion. One: is to change seasonally, so there is a continuous introduction of sterling silver, handmade accessories. And two:...
A quick note on fashion
At Pat Areias, design follows two opposing, but complementary philosophies regarding fashion. One: is to change seasonally, so there is a continuous introduction of sterling silver, handmade accessories. And two:...
Los Castillo Married Metals
Los Castillo brothers (primarily Chato Castillo) in the early 50's started designing what they called married metals; basically combinations of silver copper and other metals (generally brass).
Los Castillo Married Metals
Los Castillo brothers (primarily Chato Castillo) in the early 50's started designing what they called married metals; basically combinations of silver copper and other metals (generally brass).
The Golden Age of Mexican Silversmithing
Most notable among them were the three Castillo Brothers, Hector Aguilar, Antonio Pineda, Margo (Van Voorhies) of Taxco (she was an American and there she met Antonio Castillo the youngest...
The Golden Age of Mexican Silversmithing
Most notable among them were the three Castillo Brothers, Hector Aguilar, Antonio Pineda, Margo (Van Voorhies) of Taxco (she was an American and there she met Antonio Castillo the youngest...
Three Piece Buckle Sets in Fashion
Pat Areias emerged quickly as one of the leading fashion designers in this field. In the mid 90's I could count more than 20 companies designing sterling silver buckles. Pat...
Three Piece Buckle Sets in Fashion
Pat Areias emerged quickly as one of the leading fashion designers in this field. In the mid 90's I could count more than 20 companies designing sterling silver buckles. Pat...