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Silver Info
As time moves forward the demand for sterling silver jewelry continues to grow. It is elegant yet trendy. At SilverToBuy.com, we have a huge selection of styles to choose from. There are many unique designs that can reveal each persons unique personality and make you feel like a million bucks at the same time. You can find plain sterling silver designs as well as rings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants with precious stones in all shapes and sizes. As you read below, you will become more familiar with the definition and properties of silver!
Sterling Silver is an alloy and part of the precious metal group. It is a mixture of two metals. It contains 9.25% silver and 7.5% copper. These two metals are combined when jewelry is manufactured for durability. Fine or pure silver is very soft and bendable and is not usually used in its pure form for jewelry.
Rhodium is silvery white metal and is a member of the precious metal/platinum group. It has high reflectance and is hard and durable. It is also a powerful resistant to scratching. Merchandise made of Rhodium is higher in price.
Nickel free means that the item does not contain the metal nickel. Nickel is a metal that can be found in some pieces of jewelry. Some people are allergic to nickel. Look for 925 or sterling silver as indication of nickel free jewelry.
The Mother of Pearl is included in one of the 4 organic gemstone groups. The four groups are Amber, Coral, Jet and the Pearl. Organic gemstones are known for their beauty but are fragile. Use caution when cleaning. For Pearls use only solvents approved for pearls.
Marcasite stones are black or grey in color. They are stunning to they eye yet they also can possess a casual appeal. You can dress it up or down. It gives off a lively antique look that you and your friends will love! Our Marcasite items are very reasonably priced and easy to maintain.
See some our new fabulous Marcasite jewelry items:
As with gold jewelry and precious stones, your sterling silver items should be cleaned on a regular basis. Please see Jewelry Care for cleaning and upkeep of your jewelry.
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