What Is Argentium Silver?
In 1991, after ten years of experimentation, Peter Johns invented Argentium Silver , and the jewellery industry hasn’t been the same since. Johns began his research because of a big problem called firestain. Firestain is when dark spots appear on the silver after applying heat. It’s impossible to manipulate silver without heat, so you can imagine how annoying firestain can be. Luckily, this problem has been solved. Argentium Silver can’t be firestained because of the Germanium element Peter Johns added to the silver. Johns accidentally added many other benefits to this new silver; Argentium is nickel-free, making it hypoallergenic. This way, people who are typically allergic to silver and can wear this material without any problems. This clever alloy has proven to be more capable of withstanding everyday wear. Argentium Silver tarnishes three times slower than sterling silver, and it’s extra scratch-resistant. These benefits make it much easier to travel with and easier to care for.