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.
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.