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Three Tips to Buying a Real Silver Picture Frame on a Budget

If you’ve always loved the beauty of sterling silver picture frames, but didn’t want to spend that much on a frame then you should look at silver plated picture frames.

Why Should I Buy Silver Plated Picture Frames?
First of all, silver plated picture frames are significantly less expensive than real sterling silver frames. Thats because rather than being 92.5% silver (by weight) like sterling silver, silver plated frames are composed of a thin layer of silver electroplated to another metal. For high quality silver plated frames, the underlying metal is brass while less expensive frames use other types of metal.

Silver plated picture frames are a great alternative to sterling silver because of this cost effective process. Silver plate allows you to have the beautiful look of real silver without the high cost. Silver plated frames are a beautiful choice for a special gift or special photograph.

But before you start shopping, here are three tips for buying a silver plated frame.

Make Sure it is Tarnish Resistant
Silver naturally tarnishes with age and use, but a coating or lacquer over the silver will protect the frame from tarnishing. Most new high quality silver plated frames have a tarnish resistant finish, but check with your frame retailer to be sure.

If you’re going to buy a silver plated picture frame, make sure that it’s tarnish resistant especially if it’s a gift. Nobody wants to get a gift that creates more work, so never give a silver picture frame unless it’s tarnish resistant.

I strongly recommend that you never buy a silver plated frame without verifying that it has a tarnish resistant coating on the frame surface. If you have to polish your silver frame regularly, you won’t enjoy it as much and will end up putting it away because it will be too much work to keep it looking shiny and beautiful.

Verify that the Frame is Designed for Engraving
If you want a silver plated picture frame for engraving, make sure to get a frame that is specifically made for engraving. To be engraved, a frame needs to have a smooth flat surface and the right type of finish. If you have a silver plated frame that’s not meant to be engraved, you could end up with a two-toned engraving. The reason for this is that the metal underneath the silver electroplated layer is not a silver color. Once the photo frame is engraved it will be too late to return it so always make sure it’s designed to be engraved before you buy it.

Know Your Budget
Whether or not you stick to a budget, it is a good idea to have a price range in mind when shopping for any quality silver frame. There is a wide range of sizes and prices so you should be able to find a frame that is exactly the right size and in the price range you want.

It’s easy to spend more and get buyer’s remorse if you don’t set a price range for what you want to spend. Don’t ruin your enjoyment of your new silver frame because you spent too much. Find a price range that you are comfortable with and buy a gorgeous silver plated frame within that price range and you will enjoy your silver plated frame for many years.

Hopefully these tips will help you select the perfect silver plated frame for yourself or to give as a gift. With the beauty of your new silver plated picture frame, it will be a frame you’ll enjoy and pass on to future generations to enjoy.

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