Making Silverware Jewelry

By silverware we typically mean a plush dinner set in silver metal that is brought out on the dinner or supper table during special occasions like Christmas, engagement, wedding, or some other kind of ritualistic event.

Silverware

Seven pieces of cutlery make up a typical European silverware set – coffee spoon, dessert spoon, fruit knife, dessert fork or fruit fork, soup spoon, knife and fork. The North American silverware dining set is a bit different and comprises 5 pieces of cutlery - teaspoon, dessert fork or fruit fork, soup spoon, knife and fork.

You can opt for either expensive or inexpensive silverware sets. Those that are at the lowest rung of the broad spectrum are simple elegant pieces that can be found in any silverware store or in online shops.

And if you are eyeing ornately decorated and intricately carved hand crafted exquisite silver ware dining sets, you have to head towards the boutique stores or again browse through the catalogues of online stores. You need to have deep pockets and have to shell out huge amounts for laying your hands on the latter kinds of expensive silver tableware.

While purchasing silverware you need to feel the texture of the cutlery in your hands and also keep in mind the kind of table setting which you are planning. These last two points are indispensable in making a right purchase.

Silver Jewelry

Silver jewelry has been in vogue right from ancient times and dates back to some 6000 years in the hazy past. In fact silver had been the staple metal for creating beautiful jewelry before the advent of gold and has enjoyed boundless popularity from times immemorial to the contemporary age.

Ordinary pure silver is rather soft, ductile and malleable. It is prone to breakage and bending and therefore jewelry created with it is not very strong or durable.

Sterling Silver

So nowadays silver is mixed with other stuff to give rise to alloys which are strong, tougher than pure silver and more durable and yet pliable enough to be easily made into jewelry. 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper are combined to give birth to sterling silver – the alloy that is commonly used for jewelry purpose nowadays.

Sterling silver has a nice shine and polish and glow and does not tarnish with age nor is it rendered black with the passage of time, unlike normal pure silver.

Market Demand for Silver Jewelry

Silver jewelry is popular and has a loyal customer base because of its affordability. In fact it is the only of the precious metals that is reasonably priced even now and it is way cheaper than gold. Because it is a white metal, it is a preferred choice and a cheap alternative for super expensive platinum.

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).