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Brighton rings are sterling silver. Other jewelry items and silver ornaments are cast in solid brass or zinc, and then lavishly dipped in sterling silver. Since silver has a natural tendency to tarnish (oxidize) and scratch, we add a protective layer of lacquer to assist in retarding this typical occurrence.
