Why the 925 silver ring easily broken? And how to repair at home?
925 silver rings are susceptible to being easily broken because they contain a small amount of copper(92.5% silver with 7.75% brass) ,this can make the metal harder, more brittle and vulnerable to damage from everyday wear and tear…but pure silver is too soft to make and keep a suitable hardness, though 925 silver always easily broken for it’s soft and easy-broken hardness…
However, jewellery designers can make the rings not so easily broken by adding the whole ring’s thickness, and our jewellery sellers also need to remind customers not to pull or open the ring too much big, but care to wear and use it like her eyes.
Another point is, we also need to avoid to design or produce a 925 silver ring with open size, as customers wearing an open sized ring will surely adjust it or even pull it, which can make 925 silver rings broken quickly. But the closed and fixed size 925 silver ring will not happen such situations….
Totally, A 925 silver ring can be made in a variety of thicknesses that range from 0.5mm to 1.6mm…thicker rings with careful wearings are less likely to break than thinner ones with pulling wearings.
But how to repair the 925 silver ring or bracelet or bangle after broken?
To repair a 925 silver ring or bangle or bracelet or earrings at home, you can use a soldering kit to heat and melt the affected area, then apply a new layer of sterling silver to create a seamless fix.
To ensure a smooth repair, use a pickling solution to remove any oxidation that occurred on the sterling silver. Make sure to follow the instructions on the pickling solution carefully as it can be dangerous if misused.
Once the oxidation has been removed, you can use a soldering torch and flux to melt and join the freshly applied sterling silver layer. Finally use sandpaper to polish and refine the area and you will have successfully repaired your sterling silver items.
Finally, when you need to design or custom make 925 silver jewelries, you also need to work with a professional seller and jewelry company, which will remind you some professional ideas in design or production works.