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Polished and satin sterling-silver rings can use the same alloy and construction yet look very different because their surfaces reflect light differently. A polished finish produces clearer reflection..

Yes, sterling silver rings can scratch. Sterling silver is a workable precious-metal alloy rather than a scratch-proof material, and a polished ring will usually develop fine wear lines during normal ..

Quick answer: oxidized silver is a deliberately darkened finish used to create contrast, while tarnish is a surface change that develops when silver reacts with sulfur-containing substances in its env..