| By definition, sterling silver jewelry contains 92.5% of | | | | time, sterling silver jewelry will require polishing in order |
| pure silver and 7.5% of copper or other alloy. It's | | | | to prevent it from taking on an antique appearance. In |
| hallmark is .925 and will commonly be located on a | | | | order to prevent this from happening, some designers |
| bracelet or necklace clasp, the inside of a ring band or | | | | have begun producing rhodium plated silver. For a |
| the backside of an earring. Like gold, sterling silver is a | | | | piece of jewelry to be classified as rhodium plated, a |
| precious metal and can last for a lifetime with the | | | | certain amount of rhodium must be applied to the base |
| proper care. | | | | metal's surface. Rhodium is a metal that offers the |
| When you think about sterling silver jewelry, you may | | | | same appearance as sterling silver, but is believed not |
| think about its coloration. A warm finish gives it an | | | | to tarnish. |
| appearance that mimics white gold, but is much less | | | | All types of sterling silver jewelry are popular, but |
| expensive. Compared to gold, which is often as much | | | | sterling silver rings remain one of the top choices. |
| as $30-40 per gram, sterling silver is much more | | | | Whether it's because your hands are always visible or |
| reasonably priced and you will be getting a lot more | | | | you simply believe that bolder is better, sterling silver |
| flash for your cash. This makes sterling silver rings a | | | | rings will provide you with a wider band and overall |
| very popular choice not only for casual wear, but also | | | | bolder presence at a fantastic price. The fact that you |
| for wedding sets. | | | | get more bold for your buck is not exclusive of sterling |
| Because it contains copper, which will oxidize over | | | | silver rings, but rather in all sterling silver jewelry. |