Testing for Nickel Content...

By Request, this is a re-posting of pictures and testing information found originally on our Facebook Page (7/30/2013).

We had a few customers from Europe asking us to test a few items, so thought good time to show you how you can also test at home...

Nickel Testing Solution -- I got mine on Amazon a few years ago... I think they still carry this one.


In particular, they were asking about our Pewter items. This is how a swab looks when NO nickel content is found... Swab is grey.


I always double check to make sure not getting a false-negative ... I usually test with a U.S. Nickle or a button on a pair of jeans, but this morning used a US Quarter -- Nickel content is POSITIVE when swab turns pink-red-rose color.


Here's what the testing solution looks like... and a positive swab (the one from the Quarter test).


When testing on our Cast Sterling Silver Items, the swab solution remained clear - Nickel Content = Negative... Which I already knew! -- We just got done finishing a batch of sterling silver castings, so some restocked items will be appearing on-line today.


We hope this helps those out there trying to determine (at home) whether or not a metal has Nickel content. The kit also has a 'shield' solution you can apply to your items should it contain Nickel and you are sensitive to that metal.

Brightest Blessings to You and Yours.
Sincerely,
==Michelle
Silver Enchantments LLC

Last Call for Custom-Cast Items...

Hey Everybody! Sorry it's been awhile! Just wanted to publicly announce that (for health reasons) we will no longer be accepting any Custom-Cast Orders for our line of Sterling Silver Charms, Pendants and Findings as of April 1, 2014. We will be re-vamping the site after that date and the Wholesale Custom Cast Section and those listings will be disappearing. Please be sure (if you are already a Certified Wholesale Buyer) to have those orders in by 4/1/14. At this time, we will still continue to cast, but no longer on a volume custom-order basis. We sincerely thank you.... ==Michelle, Dianna & Joe

So Long Summer Sale

So Long Summer Sale Going on Now
125+ Items on Sale up to 60% off.
Ends, Monday, September 23rd.

Some New Casting Vids...

Today was a casting day and Joe humored me and allowed me to video some...

Suicide Prevention... Help Request

Last night was one of those nights that will forever be seared into memory...

THE STORY BEHIND THIS CREATION
This Leather Cuff Bracelet was created after learning my Nail Technician's Cousin committed Suicide... She learned about it while working on my nails.

Hearing this woman's story, witnessing the grief of her family and friends who came by that night was something I'll never forget...

The passing of this person, whom I had never met, touched me so deeply, this saying kept coming to mind last night, and all through today...

If she had only heard the Music of Love her Life meant to my technician and her friends and family that gathered that night as I sat there having my nails done...

I am currently researching which is the best place to donate a portion of sales in our local area to help with counseling efforts.

If anybody knows where I might be able to locate a reputable place to make donations to, please Private Message me on the Website or on Facebook.

With many, many thanks,
==Michelle