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  • Rhodium vs. Sodium in Jewelry: Understanding Metal Properties
    The metal used in jewelry is rhodium, not sodium.

    Here's why:

    * Rhodium is a hard, silvery-white metal that is highly resistant to corrosion and tarnishing. It's often used as a plating for white gold and platinum jewelry to give it a brighter, more lustrous finish.

    * Sodium is a soft, highly reactive alkali metal. It is extremely dangerous to handle in its pure form and would not be suitable for jewelry making.

    Let me know if you have other jewelry-related questions!

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