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Sterling Silver and CZ Ring by Empress Jewelry
This sterling silver ring with cubic zirconia stone is stamped 925. It was made by Empress Silver Jewelry, which is a family-owned business that casts jewelry in their workshop in Bulgaria. This ring was made to order in 2023. At under $20 it is an affordable option. How do you think it tested? Reading on…
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Munchkin Plastic Toddler Cup with Silicone Cap
This product was purchased new after 2020. These cups are a three-piece set that includes a plastic lid, plastic cup, and a silicone cap that snaps into place. Silicone may test positive for very trace cadmium via XRF. These cups are very convenient for kids, resistant to shattering, and difficult to spill. How do you…
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IKEA FÖRDUBBLA Stainless Steel Knife
These knives were purchased from IKEA in 2020. They are made of 410 low nickel stainless steel and have a firm plastic handle. The logo is etched. They have held up well over two years of use but the blades do eventually become dull. How do you think our knife tested via XRF? Reading on…
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Cloud Island Kid’s Plastic Plate
This plastic plate was purchased from Target around 2021. It has handy dividers and a molded logo. We sometimes use these plates for dry snacks but avoid using plastic for hot food. How do you think it tested via XRF? Reading on the Base: Element of Interest Parts per million (ppm) Error Range None Detected…
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IKEA MARIATHERES Oven Mitt
This mitten was purchased from IKEA after 2020. It is made using layers of polyester fabric and batting. It works well as advertised and is affordable. How do you think this our oven mitt tested? Reading on the black lined fabric (multiple layers under scope): Element of Interest Parts per million (ppm) Error Range Antimony…
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Silicone Insulated Mitten
This generic silicone fabric lined kitchen mitten was purchased from a discount store after 2010. When it comes to preventing burns, silicone is an excellent material to protect hands. Silicone products may test positive for trace cadmium when screened with XRF. How do you think this our mitten tested? Reading on the Purple Silicone: Element…
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Anchor Hocking Glass Baking Dish
This is an Anchor Hocking baking dish. The exact date of manufacture is unknown. How do you think it tested via XRF? Reading on the Glass: Element of Interest Parts per million (ppm) Error Range Antimony 114 +/- 4 Other Elements Iron (Fe) 192 +/- 37 Zirconium (Zr) 340 +/- 5 The sample was tested…
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Hummingbird Glass Drinking Straw
These glass drinking straws were purchased from Amazon in 2021. They are handmade from borosilicate glass in the United States by a small company. They are thick, durable, and easy to clean. How do you think our straw tested via XRF? Reading on the Glass: Element of Interest Parts per million (ppm) Error Range Cadmium…
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14K Rose Gold Morganite Ring – Rosados Box
This beautiful 14k solitaire ring was made by Rosados Box. It features a 6mm morganite stone. Gold can occasionally test positive for mercury and it may also test positive for cadmium. In previous decades, cadmium was used for a variety of purposes in fine jewelry and more recently in costume jewelry. Rosados Box is a…
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14K Rose Gold Diamond Wedding Band
This 14k rose gold wedding band was purchased new in 2017 from Camellia Jewelry, a company located in Israel that produces custom and wedding jewelry. We tested their engagement ring here. Gold can occasionally test positive for mercury and cadmium. In previous decades, cadmium was used for a variety of purposes in fine jewelry and…