| Silver and Sterling Silver | | | | for new form of jewelry has popped up. Silver wire is |
| Silver is among the three archetypal valuable metals, | | | | an amazing form, which is being excessively used to |
| the other two being gold and platinum. It has even | | | | silhouette designer pieces. Sterling silver is a pricey |
| been used as legal tender money in the olden days. | | | | form of silver wire. Depending on the wire gauze, |
| The content of silver in pure silver is 99.9%, which | | | | working of sterling silver wire can be either easy to |
| makes it too elastic and acquiescent. Silver has been | | | | work amid or can be rigid. While giving the shape, the |
| widely used for making jewelry. But for jewelry making | | | | pure form of silver wire is used as it is easily malleable |
| the pure form of silver is not suitable as it is quite | | | | and ductile. Wire which is silver plated is a substitute |
| malleable. Thus sterling silver came into being. Sterling | | | | for the silver wire, and the base used is generally |
| silver is an assortment of silver and copper, in a fixed | | | | copper. The silver plated wire also needs to be coated |
| percentage ratio of 92.5:7.5. Copper provides it solidity, | | | | to protect them from ruination. With the succession of |
| sturdiness and even provides resistance against | | | | twist, wraps and spirals and insertion of crystals and |
| tarnish. The term 'sterling silver' has its origin around | | | | gems, the special pieces of jewelry are being |
| 13th century in England. But this form of silver gained its | | | | designed. Exquisite styles and designs of silver rings, |
| popularity and demand in the 19th and 20th centuries. | | | | silver chains, silver bracelets, silver pendants and silver |
| Use of Silver in Jewelry Making | | | | earrings all are available. Its marvelous glitter makes it |
| Since age old times, silver has always remained a | | | | pleasing to eyes and is available at pocket friendly |
| favorite with jewelers. Jewelry made of sterling silver | | | | prices. |
| is gaining popularity these days as it is long-lasting and | | | | Steps to take care of jewelry |
| even pocket friendly when compared to jewelry made | | | | With the increasing demand of sterling silver jewelry, |
| out of gold or platinum. Jewelry made out of sterling | | | | the need to take care of it even arises. The following |
| silver is refined and is available in intricate and | | | | steps should be kept in mind to retain your favorite |
| up-to-minute designs. The addition of copper makes it | | | | silver rings, silver bracelets and silver pendants: |
| compatible to all twists and turns. The addition of | | | | - Only soft cloth and mild washing agents should be |
| copper to silver makes the jewelry more durable and | | | | used to clean the jewelry. |
| adds to its sheen and helps in reducing the rate of | | | | - If the piece of jewelry contains some gems or |
| smudge. Since pre-historic times, the silver has been | | | | stones the soapy solution is only recommended as |
| perfectly blended with jewels and beads in making | | | | harsh soap solutions can harm the jewelry's cement |
| silver rings or silver bracelets. Sterling silver provided | | | | used to fix it up. |
| relief from the age old use of only gold jewelry which | | | | - Toothpaste can be used to get back the lost sheen |
| at times is to flashy. This jewelry can match all types | | | | of the jewelry. |
| of skin colors, thus making every woman attractive. | | | | - The silver jewelry is open to corrosion when wore in |
| Use of silver wire in making jewelry | | | | water and air, so it is advisable to remove the jewelry |
| With the ever changing fashion industry the demand | | | | while doing household and kitchen work. |