Items are considered brass or silver-plated when a thin layer of the metal is applied to a core material—usually of a lesser value—to protect or upgrade an item. "Plating is often used to enhance the ...

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Silver has long been the metal of choice for elegant flatware, serving pieces and candlesticks. And when it comes to jewelry, silver never seems to lose its popularity. But as much as we love its ...