Silver was considered to be more precious than gold and platinum. It is known as the metal of moon, and some people believe it has powers over emotions, the psychic mind, love, and healing.
Silver is rather soft, that’s why is often found in alloys with copper. Sterling silver originally was created in an area in Germany called Easterling. This territory explains the origin of the word “sterling”. To be sterling sliver, the metal is made up of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper.
Taking into account the fact, that silver is rather soft, you should know how to take care of it. Some use toothpaste to clean sterling silver, but the experts do not advice it, because toothpaste is too abrasive and leaves dulling scratches. The beat variant is to clean sterling silver with a phosphate free detergent. A low abrasive cleaner, such as 3M Tarni-Shield Silver Polish, will easily and safely remove light tarnish.
In course of time sterling silver develops a light patina, a kind of glow with dark areas. If you want your sterling silver sparkle again, have it polished, if not – wear it as it is.
Silver has not lost its popularity due to its noble look and affordable price. The jewelry market of today offers you a great variety of sterling silver jewelry affordable for everybody. Jewelers do their best in order to meet your demands and present you with the best sterling silver jewelry! |
