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Sterling Silver Jewelry: Classic But Unpretentious
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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