Jewelry Making Silver

With the soaring sky high prices of gold, people are finding it difficult to stay true to their passion for gold and as far as platinum jewelry is concerned, it is even more expensive than gold and therefore way beyond the budget of middle class people.

But that doesn’t mean that people have stopped purchasing jewelry. Rather customers are giving gold jewelry a miss and flocking towards silver jewelry which has been around for as long as gold, but got overshadowed by its golden glitter.

USP of Silver Jewelry

The best thing about silver jewelry is that although it is a precious metal and a favorite with the jewelers while creating ornamental pieces(because of its malleability and ductility) right from times immemorial, it is way cheaper than gold. So if you are flinching under budget constraints, stop fidgeting and head for silver jewelry that is just as beautiful, mysterious and exotic as gold.

Gold vs. Silver Jewelry

Many young women are of the opinion that gold is clichéd and yellow metal looks cheap. White metal is the “in” thing right now and spells effortless sophistication, class and elegance. If gold is high on the bling factor, then the USP of silver is its understated elegance.

If yellow metal stands for royalty , richness, luxury, pomp and over the top splendor, white metal like silver ,which is an excellent substitute for platinum or white gold, stands for grace, charm, affordable elegance and quiet beauty. Gold bedazzles all.

Silver appeals to the discerning through its elitist shimmering and soothing white color. Silver jewelry is perfect for those who believe less is more and attracts connoisseurs through its minimalist appeal and affordability. The difference is rather like the one between the sun and the moon. Besides it boasts of a 4000-5000 years of heritage.

Sterling Silver

100% silver can be very soft and too ductile for creating jewelry pieces and it is prone to breakage and bending. That is why sterling silver jewelry is created from silver that is 92.5% pure and the rest 7.5% is filled up by copper. Thus sterling silver is basically an alloy that ensures hardness and durability.

USP of Sterling Silver Jewelry

Unlike normal ordinary silver which tarnishes and becomes black with the passage of time, sterling silver alloy can stand up to the march of time, will never deteriorate in color or magnificence and maintain its shine, polish and luster for years and years.

It is also low maintenance, easy on the pocket, requires hassle free storage and can hold precious gemstones just as well. So, it’s time to ring out gold and bring in silver (preferably Larimer sterling silver).