What is Miao Yin? What's the difference with sterling silver?

Miao Yin is a coin in circulation in ancient times. Later, it was made into various craft jewelry and decorations by Miao people, and then circulated to the market. The difference between Miaoyin and pure silver is that:

1 refers to pure silver, but Miao Yin is not pure silver. The other main component is copper, and the silver content is not high. Its main feature is handmade in Miao areas, with exquisite patterns and rich meanings. Pure silver refers to silver with high purity.

2. After Miao Yin products are worn, if they are not worn for a long time, the metal on the surface of the bracelet will undergo oxidation reaction, which is what we usually call discoloration. However, the next time you put them on, just wipe them with a soft cloth or paper towel and they will be as bright as new.

3. Miao Yin is generally moonlight, not as bright as pure one, mainly because it contains impurities. Miao silver is lighter than 925 silver because it contains copper.

4. In Miao nationality, Miao Yin is white copper. Miao Yin refers to making ornaments with white copper, and then plating a thin layer of silver on the surface of these ornaments, and its effect is exactly the same as that of real sterling silver ornaments. But pure silver can be washed permanently, while Miao Yin can't.

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