Bling Blog — Q&A

The metals found in Carolina Country Bling pieces are primarily made of iron and include other trace minerals. Those trace minerals are made up of a metallic alloy of either zinc, steel, or aluminum. There are also pieces that are made from sterling silver, steel or have a 18k gold plating on them. Sterling silver is the standard of quality for articles containing 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper (and/or other alloys). Stainless steel contains at least 10% chromium and, depending on the grade of the stainless steel, it may include smaller percentages of nickel, molybdenum, titanium, niobium and other metals....