SILVER

Silver is a precious metal as it is rare and valuable. It is a noble metal resistant to corrosion and wear and tear. Its high luster and reflectivity make it perfect for jewelry, silverware, and mirrors. Silver has its long history in coinage and jewelry which sustains its status as a symbol of wealth and prestige. 

Due to its luster, malleability and affordability, silver is the most common jewellery metal. Like gold and platinum, silver is alloyed with other metals to increase its strength and durability. In its pure form, silver is too soft and easily damaged to be used in jewellery.

It is a more inexpensive and economical choice as a gift when compared to other material like that of gold and platinum. Silver is worn by both men and women the world over in all cultures and religions. The designs and styles available in these ornaments look good on, and are appropriate for all. It blends beautifully with both fair and dark skinned tones and one does not have to worry about contamination as well. Almost all of these items are made as a result of alloying silver with copper .The chances of contamination in sterling are practically none. It is an intelligent investment option. Recent history clearly shows that it has outstripped other metals in several instances. The prices have almost tripled since 2000.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF SILVER

The proverb health is wealth according to the research, it has the property of balancing various body elements. Silver keeps the blood vessels elastic, and it facilitates bone formation and healing. It even acts as a pain killer for muscular aches and is considered an effective remedy for arthritis. 

Silver has been used since time immemorial across time and cultures as a powerful antimicrobial agent that aids in cold and flu prevention, wound healing, and skin care. Silver also helps with internal heat regulation and circulation. Silver also provides protection against harmful electromagnetic radiation from cell phones and other electronics.

STERLING SILVER

Is the highest quality and most popular silver alloy, typically composed of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper. Legally, the sterling silver used for ornaments is 92.5% pure. Sometimes the copper is mixed with a small amount of zinc or nickel as well. Frequently, sterling silver is coated with a thin finish of either silver or rhodium to help improve durability.

SILVER MARKINGS

The standardized quality of silver jewellery is marked on all pieces of silver jewellery. These "fineness" marks are stamped into the metal and indicate the ratio of pure silver to added alloys, and can appear marked as sterling, sterling silver, 925, 92.5 or .925. A maker's mark or trademark must accompany the quality stamp. Always look for both brandings to guarantee the quality of your silver jewellery.

SILVER PRICING

Silver is the most common of all precious metals due to its affordability as compared to either gold or platinum. It is also one of the easiest metals to extract which keeps production prices low. The price of silver jewellery is dependent on the fineness, or quality, of the silver and on the amount of labor, intricacy of design, and level of craftsmanship required to fashion the piece.

SILVER CARE

Remove your silver jewellery when engaging in any activity that may cause scratching or chipping, such as gardening, painting or outdoor sports. It is also recommended that you remove your silver jewellery when swimming or working with household detergents containing chemicals such as ammonia or bleach as these chemicals can cause permanent damage. Silver jewellery should always be stored in soft, dry, individual pouches to keep it from scratching against other items.