| Now a days, with so many metals and precious | | | | About Silver |
| stones around, it seems very difficult to decide which | | | | Sterling Silver jewelry is the one kind of jewelry that |
| way to go. Being in the buyer end and in need to | | | | contains more silver in one single piece of jewelry. If a |
| simplify my latest jewelry purchase, I decided to | | | | piece contains less than 92.5% of silver, it is not as |
| prepare myself. | | | | bright and shiny because silver is combined with other |
| First, I did my research between the most popular | | | | metals. Always look for "92.5", "Sterling Silver", "925" |
| metals: Gold and Silver. | | | | markings on items that you are considering on buying, |
| I learned the simple basics about these two metals: | | | | this will assure you that you are getting quality. Now |
| weight measurements, color, density and the most | | | | you also know the basics. |
| usual definitions. Here, I will share my findings with you. | | | | The easiest way to get your piece of gold and/or |
| Hopefully, it will assist you on your next jewelry | | | | silver jewelry is through the net. Browse the top |
| purchase adventure. | | | | jewelry retailers and find the one you like. Read the |
| About Gold | | | | description of each of the jewelry stores you like and |
| When looking for quality gold jewelry, the first thing you | | | | decide which one is the one that best fits your needs. |
| need to be aware of is how the gold liquid is treated | | | | Use your judgment. I always believe that if you are |
| or cured. 24K gold means "pure gold". | | | | going to give jewelry as a present is because is for |
| The "K" means karat which is a quality measurement | | | | someone very special. I recommend to know what |
| for this metal. Do not confuse it with carat, with a "C", | | | | kind of jewelry that special person likes and observe |
| which is one of the 4 C's when looking for a Diamond. | | | | what he or she mostly wares: color, shapes, sizes, etc. |
| Like gold, silver is also a very soft metal, that is why, it | | | | Now you know the basics. Shop around, take your |
| also needs to be combined with a different metal, like | | | | time and have fun with it. |
| copper, to make it harder. | | | | I hope you enjoy your next jewelry purchase. Browse |
| Next are some of the basic structures of silver | | | | mayor jewelry stores and buy high quality jewelry. |
| jewelry. | | | | |