Beware ‘Fake Sterling Silver’ Harmony Balls

Are you really getting Sterling Silver?

As it is with many other items Chinese manufacturers are producing ‘copies’ of Balinese Harmony Ball pendants (and have been for many years now), and the deception is that these copies are NOT made from Sterling Silver – they are merely ‘coated’ with sterling silver. These Harmony Balls are made from Alpaca, a low grade material made from a hotch botch of minerals (often passed off as Sterling Silver) and then coated. These fake sterling silver Harmony Balls are found on all types of sites on the internet, some are big name reputable sites.

Many, but not all these days, are stamped ‘C925’ on the top of the stem where normally on a genuine Balinese Harmony Ball would be set a gemstone. The mark ‘C925’ indicates ‘coated with 925’ BUT no-one else in the world does this or uses such a mark so it is very deceptive, most people assume it means 925 Sterling Silver .....

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Gemstones widely used in Harmony Ball Pendants

Various types of semi-precious Gemstones are widely used by silversmith artisans in the making of Harmony Balls, more so in fact in Harmony 'Dream' Ball pendants. Gemstones often used include a variety of colored types like Amethyst, Peridot, Citrine, Topaz, Quartz in many colors, Turquoise, Garnet and Royal Ruby to name a few.

The gemstone used in a Harmony 'Dream' Ball actually serves a purpose beyond just being decorative - read this article to learn more, 'What is the Difference between a Harmony Ball and a Dream Ball?'


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New Harmony Ball website Links Page

We have added a page of useful Harmony Ball links that will take you to the Best Harmony Ball sites on the web ... enjoy.

Mike

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How is the Chime Ball in a Harmony Ball Made ? - How do they get that little bell in there ?

Often the soothing soft chime of Harmony Ball is taken for granted - but what makes the chime and how do they in fact make the chime ball.

Take a look at this very interesting article which covers this question in detail https://www.harmonyball.net.au/what-makes-a-harmony-ball-chime-how-is-the-chime-ball-made-ezp-27.html

 

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Mike

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Stunning Sterling Silver Harmony Ball Pendant

This absolutely Stunning Sterling Silver Harmony ball was recently seen in the 'New Products' section at http://www.Dazzlers.net.au/index.php?main_page=

This would have to be one of the most spectacular full Sterling Silver solid outer casing style Harmony Ball's I have seen - marvelous craftsmanship by the silversmith obtaining such detail on a small ball (16mm).

More Harmony Ball Articles added

We have added another four Harmony Ball articles today for your reading enjoyment.

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Chris