HISTORY
Silver has always been a valuable metal ever since it was discovered long ago before 4000 BC. Silver has a special place in the history of the elements because it is one of the first five metals discovered and used by humans. The others were gold, copper, lead and iron. Its popularity has done nothing but grow steadily throughout the ages as it possesses a unique ability to be able to keep with the current fashions of the times.
WHAT IS STERLING SILVER
Fine silver is 99.9% pure silver. In this form the metal is beautiful and suffers from minimal tarnish, but it’s generally too soft and malleable for many uses, including making most silver jewelry.
Instead fine silver is alloyed with copper to create sterling silver, which is the majority of silver used today composed of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper. This is why you will sometimes see sterling silver referred to as ‘925 silver’.
The copper makes the silver harder, more durable and therefore much better to work with and use, but without compromising on color. Most silver jewelry that you buy and wear will be sterling silver.
These percentages are the reason why sterling silver is often hallmarked with the numbers 925.
BEST GEMSTONE SETTING
The softness of even sterling silver can make it unsuited to using with very expensive gemstone settings. Gold or platinum are the metals most often used in this situation as they are harder and the settings are less likely to be damaged.
Because silver is soft you should take a bit more care with cleaning it. Never use harsh cleansers such as baking soda or toothpaste as they will remove some of the metal over time.
DURABILITY
If you are worried whether sterling silver is durable, rest easy. This is an hard metal that will last through the ages. If any surface scratches or damage occurs, sterling silver can easily be polished back to its smooth shine. In addition to that, resizing and repairs are very reasonably priced, so maintaining sterling silver jewelry is easily done.
AFFORDABLE
Sterling silver is much more affordable than its precious metal counterparts, gold, palladium and platinum. This is because there is more silver mined than the other precious metals.
Regardless, it is one of the most beautiful metals with an exceptional color and sheen. Because it is a very small fraction of the cost of gold or platinum, sterling silver is perfect for every budget and jewelry lover.
ADAPTABLE TO FASHION
Silver adapts very well to fashion and ranges from classic and sophisticated to on trend and glitzy. Silver can be worn at any time of the day and for any occasion, and its sparkling appearance has the ability to enhance any outfit. In many cases, silver tones better with many items of clothing than gold – black, all shades of grey and white look particularly fabulous with silver. During the workday, for example, silver bangles, hoop earrings and a silver chain is the perfect finisher for a grey suit. For an evening soiree, large cocktail rings, a sparkling bracelet and drop earrings help get the party started.
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THAT’S WHY CHOOSE STERLING SILVER
Sterling silver jewelry is an excellent, high quality choice in most circumstances. The metal will not rust or perish, plus if you look after your jewelry it will look great well into the future. You should even be able to pass your silver jewelry on to future generations.
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