TWO-TONE METAL ~ BI-METAL ~ CLAD METAL

Two-tone metal or Bi-Metal is a silver and gold clad with endless creative possibilities developed to benefit both the jeweler and the customer. This affordable 2-tone metal, or bi-metal look is a precious metal at very affordable prices. The combination of creative design with an affordable price point will create interest and excitement in your precious metal pieces.

Gold cladding to Sterling Silver allows for distinctive design elements, such as etching and diamond cutting. The ability for the design elements opens up a new dimension that reveals the two-tone metal effects of the techniques, which is unavailable in Gold Filled.

Two-Tone Metal, or Bi-Metal Sheet is an ideal product for engravers or sterling silver jewelers who require karat gold accents. It consists of a layer of karat gold bonded to a layer of sterling silver. The karat gold layer can be engraved, gouged or removed by any method to expose the sterling silver layer underneath.

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Gold cladding to Sterling Silver allows for distinctive design elements, such as etching and diamond cutting. The ability for the design elements opens up a new dimension that reveals the two-tone effects of the techniques, which is unavailable in Gold Filled.

Sterling Silver with 14K Gold bonded to the Silver. The karat gold can be engraved, gouged or removed by any method to expose the sterling layer beneath creating a decorative effect.

Karat ratio by wt.: 37.2%            Karat Gold layer (by inch) is .008
Sterling ratio by wt.: 62.8%         Sterling Silver layer (by inch) is .017

Karat ratio by wt.: 37%
Sterling ratio by wt.: 63%

ANNEALING TEMPERATURE
1140 °F to 1300 °F>

SOLDERING
On gold surface use: 10K yellow easy (soft) solder
On sterling surface use: easy or medium silver solder>

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Similar to sterling.

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