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Also known as white metal by jewelers. It is used for white
metal cast rhinestone and other low melting cast costume
jewelry.
Pewter is a Britannia metal alloy of approximately 91% tin,
7 1/2% antimony and 1 1/2% copper. It is slightly dull than
silver in appearance and does not tarnish readily.
Pewter is soft and bends quite easily. 14 and 16 gauge are
the most popular.
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