Sterling silver isn’t just for the table anymore.
Silversmithing is an ancient art that, like crafting gold, dates back to the Egyptian empires. Throughout history, silver has been valued for its luster and utility, and was particularly prized by native people in Mexico, Peru, and the American West.
Though less popular in the early 1900s, when it was used more for tea sets and utensils than for jewelry, silver jewelry is extremely popular today with both men and women.
The sheer affordability and malleability of silver opens up tremendous possibilities for jewelry designers. Shop our sterling silver jewelry collection and see silver’s properties in action. Nothing shines like silver. (Except the smiles of those who receive it!)Silver can be polished to a sheen that out-dazzles white gold and platinum. Of course, not every design requires shine — which is why some jewelry is designed with a matte (less shiny) finish or a brushed finish (lightly abraded until the jeweler’s brush marks makes a delicate pattern). |
 | A silver charm bracelet is a touching gift that you can add to year after year. Start now > |  | |
Pure silver is pure softness.
Like gold, silver is so soft it often needs to be alloyed, usually with copper. Sterling silver 92.5% pure and 7.5% copper. The copper alloy does little to diminish the value of your silver. The value of sterling silver jewelry is actually determined by the amount of labor and quality of workmanship that goes into the creation of a piece.
Don’t tarnish your jewelry’s reputation.
The easiest way to get rid of a dulling coat of tarnish from your silver jewelry is to polish it right away with a product designed to remove tarnish. You can usually find it a hardware or kitchen store. And remember to store your silver jewelry in a pouch, separate from your other jewelry to minimize scratching. And be particularly careful to remove your silver when you’re cleaning with chemicals or swimming in a pool. Chlorine and other chemicals can damage silver permanently.
