It is difficult to imagine that the silver found in nature, as a crude ore, can be refined to produce some of the most attractive ornaments worn by men and women.
is popular worldwide for several reasons. Its lustrous, pristine appearance is very alluring. Coupled with that is the price of silver. Silver jewelry is cheaper that and platinum. No wonder then that the enormous range of fine silver jewelry – necklaces, earrings, pendants, , , anklets, hair ornaments, brooches, bracelets – finds a pleasingly large customer base.
Types of Silver
Pure silver is a very soft and malleable, and damages easily. It is approximately 99.9 % silver. It is suitable only where its delicate nature is required, such as to craft intricate jewelry. Other times, alloys of silver are used.
Britannia Silver : 95.84 % silver, 4.16 % copper
Mexican Silver : 95 % silver, 5 % copper
Sterling Silver : 92.5 % silver, 7.5 % copper
Coin Silver : 90 % silver, 10 % copper
German Silver : 80 % silver
Perhaps, the most popular silver alloy used to make jewelry is sterling silver. Sterling silver jewelry is strong and durable, and harder than pure silver. It also reflects lights very well. Moreover, it doesn't wear like silver plating. The quality marks of sterling silver are ‘sterling', ‘sterling silver', ‘ster', ‘0.925'.
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