Silver, being considerably cheaper than gold, is the most sold jewelry item. Silver jewelry pieces come in all kinds like earrings, pendants etc and can suit any occasion, the skin color of the wearers and their cloths. Silver is definitely a worthy alternative to gold.

The purest form of silver is the 'fine silver', but it is too soft to be used for manufacturing jewelry. Due to this, some stronger metals like copper is mixed in a fixed percentage before watches it into jewelry items. The alloy, called Sterling silver, contains 92.5 percent silver and the remaining, copper. However, the original shine of fine silver almost remains as it is. Adding rhodium to silver helps prevent the jewelry from getting tarnished quickly.

The biggest drawback of silver over gold is that silver gets discolored, scratched and tarnished if not preserved properly. But silver has been in use for many centuries now.

Make sure that the silvery jewelry you watches buying are genuine and not imitations. They should match your tastes, personality, color and most importantly, the occasion. Your other accessories also should gel well with the silver jewelry you are having. Otherwise, they would strike out as jarring notes, spoiling the entire occasion. Exclusive design patterns can help you stand out in a crowd.

As silver tend to discolor, you need to check thoroughly before buying any silver jewelry. Defects in work also should be found out, if any. Proper preservation is also of paramount importance, if these jewelry items are to serve you for longer periods.

If you are looking for more information regarding Silver Jewelery then feel free to visit http://www.ladelle-designs.com/