Silver Facts

Sterling Silver Jewelry Facts---It is 92.5% Silver!

Silver is one of the oldest metals to be used to decorate, embelish, and to accent life in general. Pure silver was used for a long time, but because of its softness, did not prove to be longstanding in durability. Pure silver is also prone to tarnishing more quickly. Production of sterling silver thus began. Made of .925 pure silver and .075 mix of other metals such as copper and zinc, sterling silver was found to be a much better composite for jewelry making. As a general rule, sterling silver jewelry is a harder metal, thus less prone to damaging as well as being more tolerant of tarnishing. However, the only form of sterling silver that will not tarnish is a plated form such as rhodium plated. Very few styles are made with a rhodium plate, thus you will still have to clean your sterling silver on occasion. A simple polishing cloth will take care of your sterling silver. Wearing your sterling silver often helps prevent tarnish. When not wearing your silver jewelry, keep it in an air tight container (such as a plastic bag). These simple practices will reduce the amount of time you spend caring for your sterling silver.

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