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There is a reason why sterling silver jewelry
is so popular in the world.
Similar to gold, silver is also too soft in its pure form for jewelry purposes, so it is
necessary to add in other metal alloys for strength and durability. When the percentage of
pure silver present is 92.5, then the piece is said to be sterling silver. More often than
not, a piece of sterling silver jewelry will be marked with "925" for easy identifying.
Sterling silver is popular for jewelry making because it is relatively inexpensive for
both manufacturers and consumers alike. There are more styles and designs in sterling silver
jewelry than any other form.
One major downside of silver jewelry is, unlike gold, platinum, and titanium, silver will
tarnish and dull over time no matter where you store it. It's a natural reaction with
the oxygen presence in the air. The best thing to do is to have a
stock of silver tarnish removers ready at hand. Many commercial products are available
for this purpose.
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