Regardless of your age or
gender, sterling silver jewelry's
classic appeal never goes
out of style. Sterling silver
jewelry offers a precious
metal at an affordable price,
and comes in so many designs
that you can collect pieces
to go with every style and
budget.
Use sterling silver jewelry
to define your style. For
women, go casual with a turquoise
ring set in sterling silver,
along with a complementary
necklace and earrings. For
work, dress up your career
wear with sterling silver
bracelets and relatively plain
earrings, or go with a classic
sterling silver watch. Transition
to evening with a sterling
silver hairpin or adornment,
and add sparkle with diamond
earrings set in sterling silver.
Remember, sterling silver
jewelry goes with any skin
tone, and is appropriate for
any occasion.
Teens go for the bangle and
the bling, so sterling silver
jewelry in the form of bracelets,
waist chains, and stackable
rings are a sure hit. Retro
sterling silver jewelry styles
are the rage for rings - both
finger and toe - and band
bracelets - both for the wrist
and the ankle.
Men are increasingly turning
to sterling silver jewelry
as a means of self-expression.
Whether incorporated into
a watch or belt buckle, ear
stud or key ring, sterling
silver is a classic that never
goes out of style.
Caring for Sterling Silver
Jewelry
To preserve the beauty of
your sterling silver jewelry,
follow these steps:
* Exposure to the air causes
silver to tarnish, so keep
your sterling silver jewelry
in a bag made from tarnish-proof
cloth, or in airtight container.
* Avoid allowing your sterling
silver jewelry to have prolonged
contact with wood, as some
woods contain acids that can
dull the finish.
* Alcohol, acetone, bleach,
ammonia, and turpentine can
damage sterling silver jewelry,
so be sure to remove your
rings and other sterling silver
jewelry before using these
products.
* Regularly wipe down your
sterling silver jewelry with
a 100% cotton cloth, using
a lengthwise, rather than
circular motion.
* Remove light tarnish with
a silver cloth, available
at mass merchandisers and
from jewelers.
* To remove heavy tarnish,
use a liquid or paste silver
polish and rinse with warm
water. Make sure to dry it
thoroughly before storing
it in its cloth or airtight
bag.
Did You Know?
* Sterling silver is a metal
alloy, typically containing
92.5% silver and 7.5% copper.
* Sterling silver jewelry
is usually marked with the
word, "Sterling,"
or ".925."
* Fine silver (at least 99.9%
pure silver) is too soft to
use for jewelry.
* Mexican silver is usually
more pure than sterling silver,
with 95% silver and 5% copper.
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