| The most common type of silver is sterling silver. | | | | simplest designs are both stylish and timeless and |
| For a piece of jewelry or any jewelry item to be | | | | are suitable for anyone. Silver jewelry is also |
| classified as sterling it has to have a minimum of | | | | often decorated with gemstones. Of all of the |
| 92.5% of pure silver in its content. It is usually | | | | gemstone choices available, those that go |
| mixed with other types of metals because pure | | | | especially well with silver are the green and blue |
| silver alone is too soft for making jewelry. The | | | | stones, including aquamarine, and some varieties |
| most popular metal used for sterling is copper, | | | | of topaz and green garnets. The pale moonstone |
| which makes the it harder and more durable, but | | | | with its special shimmer is a good match with |
| is also responsible for the darkening effect of | | | | sterling silver, and diamonds are always going to |
| tarnish that is so common in jewelry items. This | | | | look good in a silver ring, bracelet or bangle. |
| natural process happens as they get older. Many | | | | Depending on the color and the type of |
| jewelers sell specific anti tarnishing bags for | | | | gemstones used, a few well-chosen stones can |
| storing your jewelry and these can help to | | | | highlight the beauty of silver and change a simple |
| prevent the darkening effect. | | | | bangle into a very decorative piece of jewelry. If |
| In its most simple form, silver bangles can be an | | | | you are buying silver bracelets or bangles as a |
| elegant piece of jewelry and perfectly appropriate | | | | present, try choosing gemstones that are |
| every day for work or for any occasion. The | | | | associated with the receiver's birthday. |