Sterling silver is versatile, sophisticated, and beautiful. This dazzling alloy deserves its place as one of the most loved precious metals. 

What is sterling silver?

Sterling silver is an alloy mixture of two more different metals. The metals are heated to a liquid state and then mixed and formed a new metal with properties from each metal. 

Nowadays, sterling silver is one of the most commonly used metals; jewelers use it almost in high-end and high-quality jewelry, and accessories, sterling silver rings, and sterling silver necklaces are pretty a trend. But not every silver alloy is labeled as sterling; genuine sterling must have a set amount of silver.92.5% of the alloy has to be silver, and the rest, 7.5 %, can be other metals (mainly copper). This slight addition of another metal gives it strength and durability without affecting its beautiful appearance. 

Why is sterling silver great for jewelry?

 Durable and light

The added metals make sterling an extremely durable material; it is even stronger than gold—apart from that, it is lightweight, and its quality makes it ideal for jewelry. Here is some ordinary jewelry where jewels use sterling to make them

• Necklace

In necklaces, sterling silver provides strength and saves from breakage. It prevents scratch and dent, and It is lightweight yet durable. This material makes the chain wearable daily. 

• Earing

Few things are irritating, such as a new pair of earrings getting warped out of shape. But on the other hand, sterling earrings are elegant, beautiful, and strong enough to resist bending.

• Bracelets

We all love to wear stackables, bangles, or intricate cuffs, but the frustrating thing is they get bent very quickly; but the durability of sterling makes rigid bracelets that will resist bend and scratches.

• Rings

When we wear rings, we need them to be solid and steady. Sterling rings are strong, lightweight, and capable of holding their shape even if you wear them every day.

Customizable

Sterling silver is an affordable and beautiful metal; it gives the jewelers and artists artistic freedom. They can experiment with the latest styles and keep up with the trends. Sweet lockets, swirling rings, charm necklaces, and moonstone sterling rings are just a few of the hundred sterling options available, and the good part is you can customize any design without breaking your bank. 

Beautiful finishing

Just because a piece of jewelry is made from sterling silver, it doesn’t mean it will look tacky or cheap. Sterling silvers are readily coated or plated with anti-tarnished agents, giving them extra stability. 

Polishing with rhodium makes sterling silver tarnish proof and glossy. 

Why does sterling silver compare to pure silver?

• Although other metals are mixed with sterling silver, they look like pure silver, and the metals are mostly copper. Copper gives Sterling durability without affecting its stunning appearance.
• Pure silver is a soft and pliable metal. However, sterling silver has all of silver’s quality without its weakness. 
• Sterling silver gets sensitive to air and water, making it more prone to tarnishing than pure silver.