Sterling silver jewelry isn’t made from 100% silver, but the majority of it is pure. Approximately 7.5% of it is copper and the rest is all silver. As a result of this mix, the cost of such jewelry is lower than what is made from 100% silver. Many people like the fact that it is […]
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Sterling silver jewelry is beautiful, yet many of us tend to shy away from sterling silver believing it to be too much of a hassle to maintain. While it is true that sterling sliver will tarnish over time, the tarnish is surprisingly easy to remove. In this article we will cover two quick and easy […]
My finger turned green! Isn’t that every jewelry lover’s nightmare? I have been a Wal-Mart customer for over ten years. I have purchased quality products at rock bottom prices. Having never bought Wal-Mart jewelry, I assumed that I would receive the same high quality product as before. Wal-Mart disappointed me when they sold me fake […]
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Among the many precious metals used in jewelry, silver comes to mind. In this jewelry maker’s mind, there might as well be only two metals: gold and silver. I covered karat gold jewelry in a previous piece. It’s time now to get the scoop on silver. Silver comes in two basic grades for jewelry: fine […]
Whatever your silver form, in antiques, jewelry, engraved gifts, vases or plates, pure sterling silver, which is softer than most other metals, should be properly cared for and cleaned regularly to maintain its luster and luster. As soft and delicate as it is, while handling and cleaning sterling silver, certain precautions must be taken so […]