| Silver- the Queen of Metals | | | | allergic reactions on the skin and therefore, many |
| These days, Sterling silver is the demand of the | | | | people prefer wearing silver jewelry. |
| market. It is the major metal that is used in making | | | | Women demand variety of silver chains that can be |
| beautiful jewelry. | | | | matched up with their dresses, including casual wear, |
| Silver is a white shiny metal used for various purposes, | | | | formal or party wear. It is the ideal accessory that |
| including ornaments, utensils and currency. It is a | | | | they require to give their dressing a complete look. This |
| chemical element with highest thermal and electrical | | | | metal jewelry goes well with every individual's personal |
| conductivity when compared to other metals. Also, | | | | style and enhances elegance and sophistication. Also, |
| silver is a soft and flexible metal which makes it | | | | silver jewelry epitomizes simplicity and adds to the |
| malleable in nature. Hence, to make it durable and | | | | individual's style. |
| strong, other metals are added to it. One of such | | | | Worried about Maintenance? |
| forms is 'Sterling silver' which is the most accepted and | | | | The sterling silver needs maintenance as it is |
| admired ornamental metal. It is an alloy of pure silver | | | | susceptible to the risk of tarnishing. Hence, the |
| with other metals like copper. | | | | precautions should be asked from the jeweler at the |
| Composition of Sterling Silver | | | | time of the purchase. |
| According to the jewelry standards, every ornament | | | | Few simple tips should be considered so as to protect |
| should have a quality approval stamp on it. Also, the | | | | your precious sterling silver ornaments against |
| customers should be provided with minimum 92.5% | | | | tarnishing. The jewelry should be washed with mild |
| pure silver. Hence, Sterling silver comprises of 92.5% | | | | detergent and water after every use. Since, it is a soft |
| pure silver combined with 7.5% copper. The alloy | | | | precious metal therefore it should be handled with care |
| (copper) that is mixed is low-priced, and is found in | | | | to avoid damage. If tarnishing occurs, the jewelry |
| abundance. The product of this combination is a white | | | | should be polished to revive its former luster. Also, |
| precious metal which is the most demanding artifact in | | | | there are corrosion- resistant bags available in the |
| the silver industry. Apart from it, silver jewelry is given | | | | market to store silver jewelry items, such as silver |
| a protective covering which saves it from tarnishing. | | | | chains, bracelets and earrings. Try to keep silver |
| Therefore, the jewelry designers and stylists use silver | | | | ornaments at dry and cool place. |
| jewelry to make variety of ornaments like chains, | | | | So, young ladies who wish to flaunt their deep-neck |
| earrings, pendants and rings. | | | | evening gowns can try the sterling Silver chains that |
| Why is Sterling Silver More in Demand? | | | | will enhance their attires and give altogether new look |
| Because of its lustrous and elegant look, silver jewelry | | | | to their personalities. Last but not the least, silver is |
| is appreciated by people of all ages, especially women. | | | | affordable and within the reach of jewelry lovers. |
| Moreover, Sterling silver is safe to wear too. It has no | | | | |