It is a finish in which a chemical is applied onto a silver product. Oxidized sterling is intentionally darkened silver made by tarnishing it in a controlled way to increase detail and the appearance of depth in a design.
Types of polish
1. Plain high polish : Also known as mirror polish. It is a kind of a simple silver finish that gives look to a product. It is achieved through buffing the product many times.
2. Dipping gold polish : It is a polish in which the product is dipped in the gold plating solution and taken out.
3. Dull polish : It is known as matte finish. It is a finish which gives a dull or matte look to a product as compared to plain finish. It is done with the help of frosting machine.
4. Ganga jamuna polish: It is a combination of dual finish in which, in a single product, there are two finishes, gold and silver. NC clear lacquer is used.
5. Oxidized polish (antique look): It is a finish in which a chemical is applied onto a silver product. Oxidized sterling is intentionally darkened silver made by tarnishing it in a controlled way to increase detail and the appearance of depth in a design.