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Alpha Trophies
111 Ferry Road, Leith,
Edinburgh, EH6 4ET
111 Ferry Road, Leith,
Edinburgh, EH6 4ET
Silver is comparatively soft to other lapel pin materials. Fragile on its own silver is easily damaged so it is combined with a
little copper. This alloy is called sterling silver. This makes a more dependable and longer lasting lapel pin. The alloy of the sterling silver consists of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper.
little copper. This alloy is called sterling silver. This makes a more dependable and longer lasting lapel pin. The alloy of the sterling silver consists of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper.
The tiny amount of copper added to sterling silver has little effect on the value of the silver.
The value of the silver product is arrived from the intricacy of design and time taken. Sliver prices fluctuate with market prices daily.Hard enamel is not used for colouring silver lapel pins because the high temperature would melt the silver. Soft enamel can be used.Sand blasting, printing etc can only be used on metal areas.
The silver pins can be coated with epoxy
The value of the silver product is arrived from the intricacy of design and time taken. Sliver prices fluctuate with market prices daily.Hard enamel is not used for colouring silver lapel pins because the high temperature would melt the silver. Soft enamel can be used.Sand blasting, printing etc can only be used on metal areas.
The silver pins can be coated with epoxy
Sterling Silver Lapel Pins & Medals
Although any metal can make up the 7.5 percent non-silver portion of sterling. Hundreds of years of experimentation have shown copper to be the best companion although any metal can be used. The copper doesnt affect the colour and helps the durability.
The high perception value of silver makes it the the perfect choice for a special lapel pin or medal.
Silver Cuff Links Silver Tie Tacs Silver Tie Bars Silver Stick Pins can all be produced.