| Silver, called "Argentum" in Latin -- from where its | | | | It is used for high performance electronic instruments |
| periodic table name (Ag) comes from--, is a very | | | | and machinery, but due to its expensive price, it is not |
| special precious metal in many ways. Its color is bright | | | | frequently used in common electric applications. |
| white, metallic, lustrous and shinny. In its native form it is | | | | Designer Silver jewellery has been a favourite for |
| found sometimes on the surface of the earth in the | | | | women of all ages throughout History. Silver rings, |
| pure native form of nuggets or dendrites. Other times | | | | silver earrings with all kinds of designs and sizes, silver |
| it appears in strata, mixed with other metals. When | | | | necklaces and bracelets, anklets, diadems, belts and |
| mined, the silver ores can be found in alloy with other | | | | bangles have been used and treasured by many. |
| metals like Arsenic, Gold, Antimony, Lead, Copper, Zinc, | | | | Passed down as an heirloom,handmade silver |
| etc. | | | | jewellery is a valuable possession. Mens silver rings |
| Some of the oldest silver mines known are the Laurion | | | | are also much priced. |
| mines in Greece. The Greeks were already mining | | | | The only problem with silver is that -although very |
| Silver about 3000 BC and trading it with other | | | | resistant - its special components make it react with |
| countries. They minted silver coins and made them | | | | the sulphur in the atmosphere and it tarnishes and |
| popular. Other civilizations like the Romans, Phoenicians, | | | | changes its beautiful shiny color into yellowish or black. |
| Egyptians, Israelis, Spanish, Carthaginians, etc., used it | | | | This can be remedied by polishing it with special fluids, |
| as currency and also hoarded them in their treasuries. | | | | or just buffering it with a special silver cloth and the |
| Silver is malleable and ductile and easy to work with. | | | | silver shine returns in all its splendour. This same |
| These properties make it a metal of choice for | | | | peculiarity leaves some greenish-bluish stains in human |
| manufacturing handcrafted precious silver jewellery | | | | skin. This is one of the reasons that jewellers mix silver |
| and other more common artifacts. Silver goblets, cups, | | | | with some gold, copper or other metals, to make it |
| plates, dishes, silverware, utensils, knives, armours, beds, | | | | untarnishable and harder. Sterling silver is the result of |
| chandeliers, candelabras and all kinds of artifacts have | | | | mixing 92.5% silver with 7.5% copper to give it more |
| been produced through the ages with this amazing | | | | strength and less tarnishing. Sterling silver jewellery is |
| metal, very strong and durable that does not dissolve | | | | very popular and affordable and many people |
| in the water. | | | | purchase 925 silver rings as wedding rings. |
| Silver is the best existing electricity conductor on Earth. | | | | |