It is unfortunate that sterling silver jewelry is often overshadowed by gold. Sterling silver jewelry in Clifton NJ is versatile and beautiful. Silver has been a valuable commodity for approximately 5,000 years. The Romans and the Greeks both benefited greatly from mining silver as have many other countries since. It was the mid-1700s when sterling silver began to rise in popularity in the jewelry market in the United States.
Silver is usually mixed with copper, but it can contain nickel or zinc. The blending of metals is done to give the metal enough strength to be used for jewelry. In order to be genuine sterling silver, it must be at least 92.5 percent silver. It is possible for jewelry to have a higher silver content, referred to as its purity level, but the 92.5 mix is the most common.
Sterling silver looks beautiful as earrings, rings and necklaces and brooches. Its brightness makes it the perfect metal to pair with many types of gemstones. Since gold can cast a yellow tint over diamonds, sterling is a good option and it is much more affordable than platinum. In addition to being cheaper to purchase than gold or platinum, sterling silver is also easier and less expensive to have sized as well.
Sterling Silver Jewelry in Clifton NJ is popular because it is shiny and beautiful. When kept clean and polished it can even outshine gold. It looks appropriate when worn with evening wear or jeans and flatters all skin tones. Many women do not like to pair silver and gold, but white gold and platinum can easily be worn together with silver and all look quite similar.
It is important to remember that jewelry labeled as nickel silver contains no silver. There are two problems with this type of product. First, all of the metals in nickel silver are inexpensive, so it is possible to be overcharged if someone is attempting to sell it as sterling silver. The second concern is that nickel often causes allergic reactions that could make wearing the jewelry uncomfortable or even impossible to wear.
Always purchase sterling silver from a reputable jeweler to ensure you are getting what you are paying for. This will also make it possible to order a custom piece for yourself. Contact us to learn more about what is possible with sterling silver.
