Your using a non oxidizing silver so it should resist tarnishing much better than a coper based are you mixing in any copper based recasts.

My copper based sterling would tarnish in about a week on the finger but a deoxidised grain would resist it indefinitely.

Your link even mentioned that it would resist liver of sulphur and that is correct as I would need to use a alternate patina chemical to blacken my rings when using deoxidised grain

When I use non oxidizing grain I don't need to pickle since my casts come out clean without firescale so my thoughts are contaminated grain(mixing coper based with non oxidizing),

Possibly greatly overheating the metal(you may be burning off the alloying component that provides tarnish protection)

Supplier mistake(sent coper based accidently)

Possible tests would be to cast a ring with all new grain test if liver of sulphur can blacken)

Test if liver of sulphur can blacken fresh grain(verify it is indeed tarnish resistant)

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I live in a very similar environment and sounds like I have a similar lifestyle. I wear a number of Sterling silver rings I have worked to shape or cast, and they do not tarnish quite like yours or this quickly, so I think something else is contributing. Have you tried a clean batch of pickle? Do you know the exact alloy the Sterling is? I would mix some myself with pure silver and pure copper and see if the result is the same. You can use a fine silver coin and copper wire, this is what I do if I don’t have grain. Use some borax or flux and ideally mix with a graphite rod to ensure it alloys. I think it is possible there are others metals in the alloy (possibly zinc or even tin?) that are being brought to the surface due to a lower melter point during cooling. I don’t know if they would oxidize per se but perhaps are causing micro porosity that is allowing the fast tarnishing. This is speculation, but if you’re able to mix up your own alloy it may give some answers. Casting fine silver as someone else suggested may help sort it out too. Seeing as this will oxidize differently from sterling though, it may be harder to narrow it down. Liver of sulfur is also a good idea. You can (very) hard boil a couple eggs, crack them into tiny pieces, w/shell on is fine, and immediately but them into a bag or container with the piece suspended by a wire or just tossed in. It will create the same reaction as LOS. May help identify or just give you an option to intentionally tarnish them for a different look.

So I'm not educated in casting, or non-oxidizing sterling, but something doesn't seem right.

If it was me, I would cast a ring in pure .999 silver to compare, as non-oxidizing sterling should tarnish slower.

If you find the .999 silver doesn't tarnish as quickly, something is wrong with your metal (or as others mentioned) heating/mixing etc. If you want an easy process of elimination, first carry a 1oz bullion coin for the same time, store in the same place, wipe with the same lotions, water, soap, etc and compare the results.

If you find they both tarnish quickly, then you have an environmental issue somewhere you frequent the ring that is high in tarnishing compounds, or (if you cast the .999) a process issue that's introducing the issue.

PS: many soaps including dish detergent, house cleaners, hair products, etc), as well as lotions like moisturizers, or sunscreen, contain oxidizing sulfur compounds, fragrances and acids. Unless you see the same results setting it on the counter for 1 day, I have a feeling this may be part of your culprit.

I hope I’m not overheating, i am melting the granules in a small crucible dish with a Bunnings blowtorch with propylene, once the metal liquifies i keep the heat on for another minute or 2 then i pour. What do you mean by under mixing metals?

Honestly I never have to polish my silver ring because I fiddle with it. The more you use and touch it, the better it keeps up. But even if it does tarnish it's super easy to clean. Mine was only 20€ or so from a random small store, don't overthink it too much. 

Predatory fashion jewelry brands have really done a number on folks with their advertising. Tarnish is natural with silver and not a big deal (easy to remove)—silver is still a great metal for fine and demi-fine jewelry and it will still last you a lifetime. Solid gold and platinum don’t tarnish, are heirloom quality, and will last you a lifetime, too. When brands are like “No tarnish!” they’re covering for the fact that they’re selling cheap, plated crap that will absolutely not last you a lifetime at extremely inflated prices.

Silver tarnish isn't a big deal, it can be cleaned. I discovered the Sunshine Polishing cloths from some Reddit jewelry sub and it quickly removed the small amount of tarnish on the silver ring I'd been wearing daily. It's even more impressive on silver that's been left to sit and tarnish for years.

Stick to a fairly simple design in sterling silver, not too delicate and not full of nooks and crannies, and you'll overcome both the tarnish and the relative softness of silver. And it will be a longer lasting choice than something gold plated that will wear off the plating.

Gold (yellow, rose, or white) and platinum don't tarnish. Neither do certain other white metals like palladium and rhodium. Rhodium is sometimes used for plating either white gold or silver because it's a brighter color than either of them.

Anything plated will wear off sooner or later. It can be re-plated if you want to spend the money to do it.

Silver is one of the metals that will tarnish, but it's easy to polish. There are silver polishing cloths, and also liquid or paste polishes that you can get in lots of different stores, including supermarkets.

I’d take a look at Mcker, their rings are solid sterling silver so they don’t tarnish like the cheaper plated stuff. I’ve worn mine daily and it’s held up really well without turning my finger green.

Glad I found this post. Been wondering if it was just me or if I was doing something wrong 🤔

This is super helpful, didn’t know sweat could actually cause tarnish that fast.🧐

Love that you guys include a polishing cloth 👏🏽 Didn’t realize how much of a difference it made til I used it❣

Wait, saltwater counts too?? Wore mine to the beach last week...

I did reach out. I bought 4 rings in 2 separate orders. I lost a stone but found it. The other 3 lost stones from settings and gone. I contacted the company when it happened and was told sorry basically. So I never ordered again from y'all and these rings are sitting in a box trying to find someone to fix the one I found the stone that came out of setting.

I love their jewelry but every ring I bought (4) in total all lost stones within the first few weeks of wearing them

If you like gold they used to make a lot more 9k and 10k pieces in the past that you can find at vintage/thrift stores, estate sales, vintage sellers on Etsy, pawn shops maybe?. 9 and 10k gold are solid so they hold up great compared to plated/filled and you can get deals esp 2nd hand.

I think the best bang for your buck right now is Argentium Silver. It's an alloy of silver, copper, and germanium. It's 7 times more tarnish resistant than sterling silver, a bit more durable, shines whiter than platinum, and it's hypoallergenic - so even people who come up in hives when they wear silver can wear it. It used to be a really niche product, but it's gaining more traction now. A Google or Etsy search should find you some good examples.

I mean there’s a lot available in stainless steel that’s cheap and looks interesting

I like tungsten as well as it’s interesting

Some people will scare you off tungsten because it can’t be safely cut off your finger

BUT Tungsten is very brittle and can readily be cracked with a pair of vice grips if needed if something did happen

Platinum in my experience ends up getting heavily scratched up as a ring

And well Gold isn’t budget friendly for the most part,

I have no qualms with going 10k for a gold ring though as 10k is more durable and I tend to be hard on rings

Sterling silver oxidizes, but you can clean the rings with jewelry cleaner.

Jewelry metals that don't tarnish will be gold & platinum, but these will be an investment. I'd encourage you to look at antique stores, pawn stores, and online secondhand sellers. I have some favorite sources I can send your way if you are interested.

Quince has great gold stackable rings for that price range!

https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=how+to+polish+pewter

A paste of vinegar and flour seems to be the go-to DIY solution. It's normal oxidation. Pewter oxidizes very easily.

That's not 14k Gold. I have pieces of 14k that my grandmother wore for 50 years and never did anything close to that. Gold Vermeil, or Gold Filled.

I’ve Never had yellow 14kt jewelry turn color, Ever. I’d get it tested by another jeweler if u paid Good money for its alleged provenance.

Frankly I have not even had my 14kt white gold wear off the rhodium that people say they get re-plated. Maybe I just have too many pieces to wear n never get it that worn out, lol.

i’ve never had a gold piece tarnish

How quickly is very quickly?

Def looks like plated silver to me

Silver. Silver will not turn green on the finger and with constant wear it will stay silver and shiney. Only gold does not tarnish so I have been told. I only wear silver and it stays silvery while on. Silver would be the best. Also silver is soft metal and routinely makes pretty stuff . Good luck, post when finished.

If you wanna use copper, you can. Just dip it in UV resin at the end to make sure its coated and won't turn oxidize.

If you're looking for easily obtainable jewelry wire that doesn't tarnish/oxidize, the standards are gold and silver. Silver is more affordable but if not worn regularly will occasionally need polished up. Neither will turn skin green. Avoid copper, brass, and "base" metals you don't know the composition of.

Edit: for base metal jewelry you've already made, you can coat the inside where the metal touches skin, with clear nail polish. That prevents the green skin reaction, but wears off over time and will need to be reapplied every so often

I have the gold ones and it hasn’t tarnish since September last year…(I sweat tons and live in a tropical climate)

I mean I don't shower with my Pandora on but everything rose gold I have from them has been tarnish free for years.

Store it properly and follow the care guidelines (don't wash shower or clean in it. Take it off store in an anti tarnish jewelry box, don't apply hand creams with it on and keep on top of cleaning) It will be fine if you look after it

I have this in two colors haven’t had any issues just make sure you store it properly I don’t shower with mine

I have a rose gold ring that I have worn frequently the last 9 months. I wash my hands a lot with it on and it has not tarnished.

Yeah, unfortunately wire and twigs just won’t last. You will absolutely want a precious metal. Preferably gold. Silver is fine if you are alright with it tarnishing. Gold is much more low maintenance. Pretty much once you have it you won’t have to do much upkeep.

You could come across some nice deals at pawn shops for second hand rings. Those are always some of the best prices I have come across while jewelry collecting.

You can buy steel rings quite cheaply.

Silver is honestly great ring material as long you aren't trying to set stones. It's quite affordable and the tarnish factor isn't that big of a deal if its something you wear all the time. There are also quite a few people who will teach couples how to make their own silver wedding bands.

But if you just want affordable rings check out the approved vendor list on r/moissanite

There’s tons of cheap moissanite rings on Amazon! I got a sterling silver .5 carat solitaire from Amazon that I had for over a year and it didn’t tarnish. It looked just as good as any diamond id ever seen, and it was only like $50

Alibaba/Aliexpress both have seriously affordable silver and plated options. Look at the main moissanite sellers and you’ll have plenty to pick from under $50

Possible something even free are almost free maybe something he could make. I was thinking maybe a wire ring, or made from twigs or something LOL. What are some creative thoughtful options with a material that would last?

The cheapest material that someone can get for a ring that won't tarnish is steel -- won't tarnish, is extremely durable, but is so hard to work with that most jewelers won't re-size or work with them. You can get something for around $10 on amazon.... and if you outgrow it, just buy a new one because it's not going to be practical to re-size.

https://www.amazon.com/steel-ring/s?k=steel+ring

However, it's not a material that most amateur jewelers can work with -- again: it's extremely hard and you need industrial equipment to work with it.

If you want to physically make your partner a ring, you cannot make it out of twigs without it literally falling apart.

Wire would work, check out 10k gold wire. It's more expensive than steel, but unlike sterling silver wire, it won't tarnish.