FREE: ALPACA MEXICO CUFF BRACELET

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ALPACA SILVER is a trade name for nickel silver and for electro plated nickel silver. Originally a trademark of Berndorf AG., it is now used as a generic name for nickel silver, especially in Germany and Scandinavian countries. Often mistakenly written Alpaca. Also called New Silver. There are many different formulations of alloys which fall within the general term of "Nickel Silver". All contain copper, nickel and zinc, while some formulations may additionally include antimony, tin, lead or cadmium. A representative formulation (Alloy No.752) is 65% copper, 18% nickel, 17% zinc.

“Alpaca” is a name found on Mexican jewelry that stands for an alloy similar to German Silver but is primarily made up of nickel and not silver.

THIS IS AN ALPACA SILVER CUFF BRACELET WITH AN ABALONE SHELL PIECE FLOWER DESIGN. IT IS STAMPED ALPACA MEXICO ON THE BACK. IT'S VERY PRETTY AND CAN BE EASILY BENT TO FIT COMFORTABLY ON THE WRIST.