{"product_id":"my-exclusive-moissanite-and-935-argentium-silver-bracelet-a-gorgeous-5-79cttw-designer-bypass-bracelet-in-genuine-935-argentium-silver-and-18k-gold","title":"My EXCLUSIVE Moissanite and 935 Argentium silver bracelet! A gorgeous 5.79cttw designer bypass bracelet in *genuine* 935 Argentium silver and 18k gold!","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter months of negotiating with my overseas jewelry manufacturer who makes my designs into finished pieces, I have finalized an agreement with them to smelt Argentium silver for me in their foundry and then make my jewelry pieces using the Argentium! I am beyond excited to offer this superior metal to you, and to introduce a line of Argentium pieces that I could not make in sterling silver due to having small prongs or more delicate structures. (For example, my Argentium bands would need to be very chunky in sterling silver in order to have the durability and longevity I insist on offering you!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing able to make pieces in Argentium opens up a wide range of possibilities for not only rings, but also for bracelets and earrings - and not only for my own designs, but for your custom designs as well! I will still continue to make many pieces in sterling silver (like most pendants) when sterling is adequate for the design. But for pieces that require added strength, I will be making those pieces in Argentium! The only drawback of Argentium is that it does come with a slightly higher cost per gram than sterling. But when measured in terms of a piece you’ll be able to where and enjoy and then pass on to your children, it’s a small price to pay!\u003cbr\u003e___________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s the Difference?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterling silver is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper, and when combined together make an alloy that is a metal with about 1\/2 to 1\/3 the strength of 14k gold. Especially when plated in gold, it’s an excellent alternative to precious metals like gold and platinum, the prices of which have risen steadily since the 1980s and are now exponentially higher by comparison. However, sterling silver does have it drawbacks, like small sterling prongs that can be easily bent, and when used to make a delicate or thin piece of jewelry can bend easily. When unplated, sterling silver is also highly reactive with oxygen and therefore oxidizes\/tarnishes quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Genuine* Argentium silver is 93.5% silver and 6.5% germanium, and when combined together make an alloy that is approximately as strong as 14k gold and is often therefore called “the working man’s silver”. Germanium is element number 32 on the periodic table and is a lustrous, highly durable metal that is very scratch resistant and highly resistant to oxidation\/tarnishing. Jewelry pieces made with Argentium silver are therefore highly durable and resist surface marring and discoloration from tarnish buildup!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut not all 935 silver is *Argentium* silver! Many people think that because their alloy contains 1% extra silver, that makes it Argentium. But the key to Argentium is *not* the extra 1% of silver - it’s specifically and only the 6.5% *germanium*! Unless the 935 alloy contains germanium, it is no stronger or more durable than sterling silver!\u003cbr\u003e___________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd now I introduce to you the flagship piece of my Argentium line, this gorgeous bypass bracelet! This is a heavy, durable piece that you can wear and enjoy for years and years! It is hinged so that you open it just enough to slip it over your wrist from the side of your wrist (not over your hand), and when you lightly press it closed from the sides the hinge virtually disappears and makes a sleek, polished bangle-type bracelet that doesn’t pinch your wrist! I have a 7” wrist and comfortably fit this bracelet, so it will comfortably fit between a 6.5” and 7.5” wrist!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful bracelet features 5.79 total carats of Moissanite and weighs between 28g and 29g with the stones included! It features a 2ct round brilliant Moissanite, inscribed with its GRA identifying number, followed by more round brilliant Moissanites weighing 1ct, 1\/2ct and .30ct, all prong-set. The arm of the bracelet with the larger stones features (15) .051ct round brilliant prong-set Moissanites, while the other arm features 24 of the same, totaling 1.99cttw! With all stones included, this gorgeous bracelet flaunts 5.79cttw of premium, D-color and VVS1 clarity Moissanites! Additionally, it’s 18k Seiko-electroplated with white rhodium for a gleaming, flawless finish! Lastly, it is stamped with the Argentium Guild’s official stamp of a winged unicorn, and is also hallmarked AR935 to certify it as genuine 935 Argentium silver containing 6.5% germanium!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am in a never-ending quest to bring you the finest gemstones and jewelry pieces while striving to keep them affordable, and this bracelet continues to keep my commitment to you to do just that! While this bracelet is in fact more expensive than most of my other pieces, keep in mind that it’s heavy in Argentium (about 27g) and total Moissanite caratage! It’s also an exclusive piece that is ONLY available here in my shop, and although I don’t charge for that exclusivity, I have MONTHS of R\u0026amp;D, planning and negotiation invested in it that makes this a piece truly worth owning and enjoying for years\u003cbr\u003eand then passing down as an heirloom piece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e“If it’s not good enough for me, then it’s not good enough for my customers. If I wouldn’t wear it, it doesn’t belong in my shop.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e - Heather Constable \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy Personal Guarantee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI hand-select every Moissanite, Ethiopian opal and genuine gemstone I offer. I test every Moissanite I buy - even from gemstone dealers I trust and EVEN when the Moissanites come with certificates of authenticity! - so you can be certain your own test will tell you it’s a diamond (when tested with an electrical testing pen. More sophisticated testing, like light spectrometer testing, can distinguish between diamond and Moissanite). I pledge to never get lazy or sloppy with quality assurance because I understand that it’s your investment on the line. I know that you can spend your money elsewhere, so also at stake is my integrity as a shop owner to honor your trust in me for all your Moissanite, Ethiopian opal and genuine gemstone purchases! So please don’t be wary of my low prices - I negotiate good deals on loose gemstones and metals, and I double-check everything so that I can honor my pledge to bring you the best genuine gemstone jewelry at the lowest prices! And if you are ever unhappy with a purchase for any reason - or even if you just changed your mind! - I offer you a worry-free 14-day money back guarantee! So feel free to indulge in the unrivaled beauty of Moissanite, Ethiopian opal and other gemstones, and then feel good wearing genuine gemstone jewelry that you bought wisely at a price point lower than even others’ sale prices! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand Knotted Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53948117123256,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/1527\/4424\/files\/05AC1E49-4F0E-4D0D-A07F-B7F5E4ED40AA.jpg?v=1787153166","url":"https:\/\/handknottedjewelry.com\/products\/my-exclusive-moissanite-and-935-argentium-silver-bracelet-a-gorgeous-5-79cttw-designer-bypass-bracelet-in-genuine-935-argentium-silver-and-18k-gold","provider":"Hand Knotted Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}