does a sterling Silver braclet do the same thing that a copper braclet does?
931552
Neither sterling silver nor copper has ever been shown to be effective for pain.  Use for decorative purposes only.  (Magnetic bracelets are useless, too.)
976128
I believe the answer is conductive.  This is the process in which things are silver plated.  \n\nHere's how it goes.You fill a tray that has been lined with aluminum foil with salt water ( or is it plain water ? ).  You run a current through the aluminum foil.  The electrons in the the foil get excited due to the electrical current and start releasing aluminum ions ( Al-, I think )  Now, take your rusty, dull ' silver ' spoon.  Place it in the bath for about 2 hours.  Be careful,  electricity, water and living things don't mix well.  After 2 hours, remove the electrical current source and remove the spoon.  The free ions in the water would have coated the spoon, making it shining again.\n\nActually, toothpaste to clean the spoon is easier.
192371
I do and don't recommend this. I'd hit them with something hard, but not too hard to make sure that it wasn't glass. If it breaks it's not a diamond and if it chips it might be fake, but it might be real. The best way to find out is to go and get it appraised at a jewelry store
898838
we had a old trick years ago .. get a 2pence or a penny and put it you know where , if they react to it there is a problem if they say nothing your normally ok ( not for teating aids ) .. what happens the copper reacts with the woman and will cause her dicomfort if she has anything . if the coin turns green run like hell , if you think you have a new coin run like hell .....
609335
hmm78 is wrong. any jewellery piece can say that on it, fake or real.\n\nhttp://www.finishing.com/321/44.shtml
602913
No. White gold is an alloy of gold and silver. Therefore is less expensive than gold since it has a small percent of silver in it.\n(But be careful because some people refer to platinum as white gold. Platinum is far more expensive than gold)
452626
The answer seems to be to mix the gold with silver and wrap it in aluminum foil, thus eliminating the possibility of contamination.\n\nSee: http://www.gold.org/jewellery/technology/assay/
222636
I have wore a hematite necklace around a computer and flat panel screen for years.  I dont' notice anything.  IF you have a CRT monitor, that woul be a different story, as they are harmful by themselves.
618188
yeah sur..go 2 a jeweller
109451
Cheap rings are often made of copper with a thin layer of silver or gold over them.  Copper turns green when it is oxidized (look at a copper water fountain, for example), which occurs whenever it is in contact with air, but speeds up considerably in the presense of water.  The sweat from your finger, as well as water from washing your hands, etc., causes the oxidation reaction to occur relatively quickly.  Some of the oxidized copper from the ring is then transfered to you finger, turning it green.
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Look for any of these marks:\n\nSilver- Ster, Sterling, 800, 900, 925\n\nGold- 585, 9K, 10K, 12K, 14K, ect.\n\nIf they are unmarked:\n\nDo not acid test, especially silver! Take them to a Jeweler. Most of the time, they will tell you for free.
262907
I think it might be some kind of 'plated' silver...but not 100% sure!!!!
391968
I have no idea.  I'd take it to a jeweler.
39248
No, its not true.\n\nSome people feel that copper bracelts help with arthritis pain, though.
516687
Silver will have a marking somewhere.\n\nIf you see one, go here and find out the info about that marking: http://www.silvercollecting.com/\n\nSterling silver will have a marking that says .925 (Or something similar.)\n\nPlated silver will have a marking that says silver plated.\n\nHome made polish? Try hot sauce. No, I am serious. It works. If you don't believe me, take some hot sauce and dip an old penny in it.
87628
Gold is not naturally white so I would assume it is false unless coming from a very reputable jeweler.
838756
The alloying metal in sterling silver is often copper.  As an experiment, try wearing a copper bracelet for a bit and see if you show allergy to that.  Painting the necklace links with clear nail polish, as other responders have suggested, could help.