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Sterling
Silver
Some
of the most beautiful jewelry in the world is made from this lustrous,
moonbeam-colored metallic element.
Silver was known and used by ancient civilizations.
The ancient Hebrews called silver by a name meaning pale. The Greeks
called silver by a name meaning shinning. The chemical symbol for
silver, Ag, comes from its Latin name, argent.
Throughout the ages people have worn
and loved the beauty of sterling silver jewelry. Sterling silver
jewelry with or without the addition of gemstones has adorned civilization
for centuries.
What
is 925 Sterling Silver?
Silver
is a lustrous, white, malleable metal. In order to be worked properly,
silver is alloyed with copper. Sterling silver is silver with a
fineness of 925, which is 925 parts per thousand (or 92.5%) silver
and 75 parts per thousand (or 7.5%) copper.
Our Sterling Silver Necklaces
and Bracelets are made in Italy.
Enjoy
our collection of
Sterling
Silver |