Title: Bracelets. General: These bracelets are made after an ancient Viking design. Material: Sterling Silver. Gem: Method: Forged, Hammer twisted. Finish: Polished. Mechanics: Designer: W.van Heeckeren, inspired by the Vikings. Craftsman: W.van Heeckeren. Price: AUS $ 400.00 each.
STERLING SILVER is a binary Silver alloy consisting of:
925 parts/1000 Pure Silver and
75 parts/1000 Pure Copper.
Annealing temperature: 750 degrees Celsius.
Melting Temperature: 950 degrees Celsius.
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FORGING is a method of deforming metal with a hammer on an anvil.
In the case of Sterling Silver and the Karat Golds, this
must be done COLD! If a hot forging is attempted the
precious metals will just crumble. In their PURE form
Silver and Gold will allow HOT forging, but there is no
benefit to be gained.
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Hammer Twisting is a method of twisting wires of differing,
or uneven thicknesses. If one were to just
twist the wires they would not twist in an
even pattern, so a hammer and a block of
wood are used to bend each wire around the
other, thereby achieving an even result.
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