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).
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A silver charm bracelet is a touching gift that you can add to year after year.
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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.
