Re: I would like to make my own Sterling and Argentium Metals... Is this possible ?

On Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:01:04 -0800, in rec.crafts.jewelry "Séimí mac Liam"
<gwyddon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


Peter, an information on whether the specific alloy used in 'Argentium'
is or can be patented, copyrighted, trademarked other than if used in
conjuction with the trademarked name Argentium?

I assume you meant "any information..." in order to make it a question...

The answer is no, I don't know the exact details. Only that the alloy was
developed by one specific firm, and any others who distribute it are licensed or
something by them, to do so. I don't know whether only the name is trademarked
or whether the alloy itself is patented or what. There are a number of silver
alloys sold as fire-scale free or anti-oxidation versions of sterling, by a
number of companies. Each seems a bit different from the others. One of the
first of them is the fire stain free sterling marketed by United Precious
Metals. It too is proprietary, according to their web site. Argentium is a bit
different in that it's made to quite specifically have the needs of hand
craftsmanship in mind, rather than being mainly intended as a casting alloy (as
the UPM versions is). More than that, I don't know, since frankly, I do little
enough work in silver that I'm happy just using the old standard standby of
traditional sterling. You could search up the info as easily as I can. Either
google the whole net, or search the archives on Ganoksin for other more
targetted info.

Peter
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