Abstract: A high strength, tarnish resistant composition of matter includes approximately 90 percent Ag, 3 to 5 percent Pt and 7 to 5 percent Cu. In a preferred embodiment, the composition of matter includes 90 percent Ag, 3 percent Pt and 7 percent Cu. In another preferred embodiment, the composition of matter includes 90 percent Ag, 5 percent Pt and 5 percent Cu.