All about the Different Types of Silver Used in Jewelry

Nowadays, the precious metal that is used the most for the purpose of creating jewellery is silver. Most number of women and men from around the world admire jewellery that is made from this valuable metal. This is not surprising because ornaments made of silver jewellery are quite affordable, trendy, lustrous and available in a huge variety of designs. These ornaments are elegant and have an intrinsic appeal that is difficult to ignore.

Ornaments made of silver that are available in the market are usually made of kinds of silver which are commonly used. The jewellery that is made from a particular type of this valuable metal is referred by the name of that type. Jewellery made from pure silver is called pure silver jewellery.

The different types of silver that are used to make jewellery that are very popular nowadays as follows. Pure silver has 99.9% silver. This kind of silver is very soft and has a glossy finish. Because of its softness, it is extremely malleable. This is why it is used for crafting handmade silver jewellery like earrings, necklaces, bangles, etc. This type of silver is used to create jewellery having elaborate patterns which is not possible in jewellery made of other metals.

Sterling Silver consists of 92.5% silver. It is very hard. It is an extremely popular type of silver that is used for creating jewellery, nowadays. Accessories made of sterling silver like chains, earrings, bracelets, rings, necklaces, bangles and so on are made with the help of different kinds of methods of embellishment like chasing, engraving, filigree and inlaying. Ornaments made of sterling silver has a '925' mark which proclaims authenticity of the metal.

German silver is also known as alpaca silver. It is an alloy made of a combination of zinc, nickel and copper. Jewellery made of this type of silver is known primarily for its resistance to corrosion, durability and toughness. These ornaments usually consist of adornments that are not worn on the body. The reason for this is that these items of jewellery contain nickel which causes allergies in certain people. Pendants, earrings and necklaces are the main varieties available in this specific type of jewellery.

Silver gemstone jewellery are ornaments made of silver but they are named so because they are studded with gemstones and form a separate class. Ornaments made of silver look charming, attractive and unique when gemstones are blended in. This results in an increase in their elegance as well as value. All types of ornaments are made under this type.

 

A huge variety of gems and gemstones are made use of in order to create Silver gemstone jewellery. The gems that are commonly used are sapphire, emerald, pearl, topaz, ruby, amethyst and turquoise.

Oxidized silver jewellery is oxidized purposely in order to give it an austere, antique and dark look. Many people find it strange that the truth is that the oxidation defect gives silver ornaments and appearance that is attractive. Many people love to adorn themselves with silver oxidized jewellery as one can come up with unconventional and new designs in ornaments of this type. The different accessories that are created in silver oxidized jewellery are bracelets, ear rings, toe-rings, necklaces and rings.

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