Anyway, the question that the above comment brings up is, does
anyone have experience with how the new silvers are accepted by
the customer? Do people see A-950 as higher-value than regular
sterling? If so, how does the perceived value compare to the cost?
My only experience so far has been by asking my customers’ opinions
on whether they’d be more amenable to the Argentium. These are only
the clients who don’t ordinarily buy silver jewelry. Some of them
are interested because they’ve always liked silver (and its
affordability), but just don’t have time to clean up the tarnish all
the time. The rest say they’ll never buy silver jewelry, and prefer
gold or platinum. These same people would never buy industrial metal
jewelry, either. My guess is that it doesn’t have the same “snob
appeal.”
In other words, is it more or less profitable than
traditional sterling? Than gold? Same question for platinum silver?
My guess is, having platinum in it will raise the perceived
value...
So, for someone first starting to work with "the other white
metals", which of the choices makes most sense? Any input will be
much appreciated!
With silver at $7.34, gold at $440.00 and platinum at 868.00, I’d
say it raises the actual value, as well. But I see what you’re
asking. Because of my “snob appeal” theory, I’m betting that my
group who haven’t been attracted to sterling silver will do an
about-face when it is presented as “platinum silver” for precisely
the reason you mentioned; perceived value. And I also believe that,
because of it’s qualities, they’ll pay a lot more for it than
traditional sterling silver.
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be asking around with exactly your
post in mind, Noel". It’ll be interesting to see what happens. This
may be my excuse to get off my rear and start working with this
material. Thanks 
James in SoFl