| These days, silver has become the most precious | | | | commonly used gemstones are turquoise, |
| metal for making fashionable and exotic jewelry. | | | | sapphires, topaz, ruby, emerald and pearl. |
| Ornaments made from this precious metal are | | | | German Silver |
| admired by almost all men and women over the | | | | It is also known as alpaca silver and is an alloy |
| globe. This is because accessories made using | | | | having a combination of nickel, zinc, and copper. |
| silver metal are trendy, lustrous and are available | | | | This type of metal is used due to its durability, |
| in wide assortments of designs too. Another | | | | toughness, and property of resistance to |
| factor that makes this metal more favorable is its | | | | corrosion. It is used for making accessories that |
| low cost and high durability. The intrinsic elegance | | | | are not worn against the skin directly. The reason |
| and appeal of these jewels speak for them. | | | | for this is that it contains nickel and many people |
| Silver attires that are available in market these | | | | are allergic to it. Main varieties made by using it |
| days are generally made of different kinds of | | | | are necklaces, rings and bracelets. |
| silver. The jewels made by a particular kind of | | | | Oxidized Silver |
| silver are named after that silver. For example, | | | | The items made by this jewelry are dark in color |
| ornaments prepared by pure silver are termed as | | | | they are oxidized in order to give ornaments an |
| pure silver jewelry. So one should have | | | | antique, dark and lustrous look. The appearance |
| knowledge about these different types of silver | | | | created by this technique gives the ornaments an |
| jewelry: | | | | attractive look and quality. These accessories are |
| Sterling Silver | | | | admired by all people and are generally worn by |
| This form of silver is 92.5% pure and is | | | | elite people. The varieties produced by using this |
| comparatively hard than other types. This is the | | | | metal are rings, bracelets, necklaces, anklets, |
| most popular form which is used for making | | | | bangles, nose pins, toe rings, and earrings. |
| ornaments. Embellishment techniques like chasing, | | | | Pure Silver |
| inlaying, engraving, and filigree can be seen on | | | | This is the purest form of silver with almost |
| contemporary items made by this like necklaces, | | | | 99.9% purity. It is the most expensive one and |
| bangles, chains, rings and bracelets. Each of the | | | | possesses a very glossy, smooth and shiny |
| jewelry items made from this silver comes with | | | | texture. It is very soft and malleable metal which |
| an authentication of '925' mark. | | | | is why it is used for making only high class |
| Silver Gemstone | | | | ornaments. Items crafted by it are necklaces, |
| This is used for making all kinds of accessories | | | | rings, bracelets, pendants, nose pins and toe rings. |
| but use of silver stones in it makes it a different | | | | The items prepared by this jewel have more |
| class. Gemstones are used as they add unique | | | | beautifully crafted designs and have more intricate |
| charm to the ornaments and make them look | | | | patterns. It is rarely available and should be |
| more elegant and beautiful. These gemstones | | | | purchased with adequate care as other cheap |
| come in number of bright colors and some of the | | | | metals may be mixed with it. |