Silver Sterling
Fun Facts About Sterling Silver Jewelry by Melanie Spark
If you love the white metals and are drawn to white gold and/or platinum, then sterling silver is an affordable alternative that allows you to get the same look at a fraction of the cost. When you wear a piece of jewelry, it says something about you. Your personality. Your style. Your attention to detail. Truthfully, the jewelry that you choose is all about you and your taste in accessories. Below are five fun facts about your favorite sterling silver jewelry:
Rings can elongate your finger. If you choose a ring style that is longer than it is wide, it can actually make your fingers appear longer. If you have short fingers, perhaps you enjoy the look of an elongated and graceful hand. The length of a ring is measured from top to bottom or, visually, as it would appear from knuckle to knuckle. The width of a ring is measured from side to side or, visually, as it appears horizontally while sitting on your finger.
Colorful cubic zirconia jewelry offers a glimpse at wealth. Cubic zirconia is the world’s most popular simulated diamond, which instantly gives it a look that’s far beyond its cost. Because this stone is a created one, it’s much more affordable than a genuine diamond. Still, the naked eye cannot distinguish between the real thing and an imitation. It has been said that for every one colored diamond, there are 10,000 white diamonds. This means that a colored diamond is much more rare and, therefore, more expensive. Popular diamond colors include yellow, pink, red, blue, black, champagne, chocolate and even green. Cubic zirconia jewelry that imitates these colors give the wearer an instant ‘wow’ appeal.
Dangle earrings are taking a ‘swing’ at current trends. The popularity of today’s earring is centered around the jaw line and having a length that reaches it with ease. Movement in your sterling silver jewelry is always terrific, which is what you will get with a chandelier or chain design, but a large hoop or drop earring is also a smart pick in terms of drape.
Sterling silver is the perfect backdrop for cubic zirconia. Because sterling silver is a white metal, it compliments the flawless cubic zirconia perfectly. If you were to set genuine diamonds in sterling silver, they would have to be of very good quality and nearly eye clean in order to get the perfect look. If the diamonds were less than eye clean, their cloudiness would be obvious. With cubic zirconia, you don’t have to worry about inclusions or other imperfections, which is why they work beautifully with the white tone of sterling silver.
Sterling silver measures high on the hardness level. It is estimated that sterling silver ranges between 2.5 and 2.7 on the hardness level, which makes it stronger than some types of gold. When you wear a piece of jewelry, it’s important that it be sturdy enough to hold up for everyday wear. Whether it’s a ring, bracelet, earring or necklace, your jewelry should be able to withstand regular use.
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Sterling Silver Scrap
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SE26883 PINK MOONSTONE & AMETHYST 925 STERLING SILVER EARRINGS JEWELRY $8.99 |
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HAND MADE DESIGNED CRAFTED ROUND SHAPE CIRCLE STUD EARRINGS 925 STERLING SILVER $27.00 |
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DESIGNER STERLING SILVER RING GENUINE GARNET “MODERNA” 7 US BNIB 0.76 ct. $27.99 |
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Vintage Mexican hand-beaten solid sterling silver choker $149.30 |
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Size 5 Lovely Scrolled Sterling Silver Pentacle Band Ring EV29 Wiccan $29.99 |
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STERLING SILVER FASHION RING INSET WHITE CZ SIZE L $33.00 |
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GORHAM STERLING SILVER SUGAR SPOON MELROSE PATTERN $49.95 |
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SS95 Sterling silver earring TEXTURED real genuine small hoop style ear ring $8.75 |
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HUGE RED SPONGY CORAL OVAL WHITE PEARL 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN PENDANT T6967 $1.81 |
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STERLING SILVER FASHION RING INSET WITH BLACK CZ SIZE L $37.72 |
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TRIBAL FLAME GEMS SKULL STERLING SILVER MENS RING 14.75 $69.50 |
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STERLING SILVER FASHION RING INSET WITH BLACK CZ SIZE N $33.00 |
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STERLING SILVER FASHION RING INSETBLACK WHITE CZ SIZE N $33.00 |
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(5mm -6mm) Pearl Solid Sterling Silver Cast Ring Setting (Ring Sizes 4 -11) $15.93 |
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(5mm -6mm) Pearl Solid Sterling Silver Cast Ring Setting (Ring Sizes 4 -11) $15.93 |
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(5mm -6mm) Pearl Solid Sterling Silver Cast Ring Setting (Ring Sizes 4 -11) $9.93 |
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(5mm -6mm) Pearl Solid Sterling Silver Cast Ring Setting (Ring Sizes 4 -11) $15.93 |
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(5mm -6mm) Pearl Solid Sterling Silver Cast Ring Setting (Ring Sizes 4 -11) $9.93 |
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(5mm -6mm) Pearl Solid Sterling Silver Cast Ring Setting (Ring Sizes 4 -11) $15.93 |
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(5mm -6mm) Pearl Solid Sterling Silver Cast Ring Setting (Ring Sizes 4 -11) $9.93 |
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(5mm -6mm) Pearl Solid Sterling Silver Cast Ring Setting (Ring Sizes 4 -11) $15.93 |
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(5mm -6mm) Pearl Solid Sterling Silver Cast Ring Setting (Ring Sizes 4 -11) $9.93 |
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(5mm -6mm) Pearl Solid Sterling Silver Cast Ring Setting (Ring Sizes 4 -11) $17.93 |
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(5mm -6mm) Pearl Solid Sterling Silver Cast Ring Setting (Ring Sizes 4 -11) $17.93 |
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(5mm -6mm) Pearl Solid Sterling Silver Cast Ring Setting (Ring Sizes 4 -11) $17.93 |
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(5mm -6mm) Pearl Solid Sterling Silver Cast Ring Setting (Ring Sizes 4 -11) $17.93 |
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(5mm -6mm) Pearl Solid Sterling Silver Cast Ring Setting (Ring Sizes 4 -11) $17.93 |
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(5mm -6mm) Pearl Solid Sterling Silver Cast Ring Setting (Ring Sizes 4 -11) $17.93 |
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PIETERSITE .925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT,SILVERRUSH2000;28 $48.00 |
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Sterling Silver Necklace With Pearl $106.18 |
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1.37 CT MENS BEST GENUINE WINERY WINE RED GARNET STERLING SILVER TIE TACK PIN NR $14.88 |
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new with tag sterling silver padded underwire 34b &34c $16.80 |
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Genuine Black Pearl Stud Earrings Sterling Silver Post | FINDINGJEWELRY $0.99 |
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Sterling Silver Black Colored Diamond Heart Near-Eternity Ring Unique New SZ 7 $98.00 |
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STERLING SILVER **COWBOY BOOT** CHARM $13.99 |
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Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Teardrop Dangle Post Earrings w/ Lapis Lazuli 27mm $34.95 |
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CLASSIC PINK KUNZITE PEAR PERIDOT 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN PENDANT 2″ T6980 $14.49 |
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.925 Sterling Silver Designer Peridot Pendant, 1.12″,10% OFF $8.99 |
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SP73721 AMETHYST DRUZY & FIRE OPAL 925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT JEWELRY $7.99 |
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Sterling Silver Brown Leather Cord Chain Necklace 18” NEW $0.99 |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY BEER STEIN 1693 CHARM $6.99 |
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Sterling silver Gorham 2 table/serving spoons. $149.00 |
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RED COPPER TURQUOISE GEMSTONE 100% SOLID .925 STERLING SILVER 1 1/8″ $3.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Golden Lady Mouse Pendant SA335 $0.01 |
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Sterling Silver Womens Volleyball St Christopher Medal $35.05 |
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Argentium Sterling Silver 4.8mm Flat Closed Jump Rings $17.72 |
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JASPER RING SIZE 9 925 STERLING SILVER I878 $14.99 |
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925 STERLING SILVER EVIL EYE BRACELET.. $24.99 |
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Natural Emerald Seed Pearl 925 Sterling Silver Victorian Style Ring Sz 6.75 $8.50 |
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6PCS FLOWER 100% SOLID .925 STERLING SILVER CLOSED JUMP RINGS FINDINGS $0.99 |
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RED SUN SITARA EARRINGS 1 1/2″ 925 STERLING SILVER PLATED OVER SOLID COPPER $0.99 |
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Small Handmade 20 inch Sterling Silver Chain from Nepal $29.95 |
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As Photographed Ametrine .925 Sterling Silver Ring Size 10 $1.04 |
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SR48272 AGATE DRUZY 925 STERLING SILVER RING JEWELRY s.6 $7.99 |
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Brighton Duomo Sterling Silver Ring Huge Black Crystal Ball Size 8 LAST ONE $79.00 |
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925 Sterling Silver Star Fish Stud Earrings – Genuine 925 – FREE P&P- Ideal Gift $7.84 |
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Sterling Silver Horned Toad Charm! $7.95 |
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Sterling Silver Women’s Soccer St. Christopher Medal $35.05 |
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Sterling Silver 3-D Kangaroo Charm, New $12.95 |
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MINI BUNDLE CHARM GIFT SCREW THREAD HOLE 925 SILVER STERLING EUROPEAN BEADS S283 $0.99 |
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.925 Sterling Silver Green Turquoise Stretch Bracelet $49.95 |
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18.55 CT. KASHIMR BLUE SAPPHIRE STERLING SILVER 925 RING SIZE 6.50 $15.70 |
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MULTIGEM .925 STERLING SILVER RING,SILVERRUSH2000s 8 1/4; 29 $38.00 |
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SLEEK BLUE TURQUOISE OVAL PEARL 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN PENDANT 1 5/8″ T6350 $3.80 |
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MEN’S STERLING SILVER TEXAS HOLD ‘EM POKER RING $149.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Charm Lock Necklace/Earrings Pendant sa364–various qty $2.70 |
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925 Sterling Silver Charm Lock Necklace/Earrings Pendant sa364–various qty $6.54 |
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925 Sterling Silver Charm Lock Necklace/Earrings Pendant sa364–various qty $9.30 |
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925 Sterling Silver Charm Lock Necklace/Earrings Pendant sa364–various qty $16.74 |
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925 Sterling Silver Charm Lock Necklace/Earrings Pendant sa364–various qty $5.10 |
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Findings 4mm Cup Sterling Silver Pendant 10Pcs $15.99 |
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Tacori Blue Diamonique, Sterling Silver Ring, Size 7 $32.99 |
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Sterling Silver Leaping Stag Deer Charm, New $8.95 |
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Sterling Silver Large Reindeer Charm, New $10.95 |
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Sterling Silver Movable 3-D Elephant Necklace, New $12.95 |
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Sterling Silver Swimming St Christopher Medal 24″ Chain $46.76 |
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FLOWER 925 STERLING SILVER WOMENS BRACELET BANGLE CUFF $119.90 |
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LUCKY FORTUNE CHINISE MONEY FROG 925 STERLING SILVER $299.90 |
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8.5″ CLASSIC BARAKA 925 STERLING SILVER MENS BRACELET $179.90 |
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FLOWER 925 STERLING SILVER WOMENS BRACELET BANGLE CUFF $119.90 |
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FLOWER 925 STERLING SILVER WOMENS BRACELET BANGLE CUFF $109.90 |
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9″ CLASSIC BARAKA 925 STERLING SILVER MENS BRACELET NEW $189.90 |
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CHINISE ZODIAC 925 STERLING SILVER BRACELET BANGLE CUFF $84.90 |
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Sanstate 925 Sterling Silver Earring Dangle Full Moon Shape Earrings *11275 $17.49 |
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CELTIC PENDANT 925 STERLING SILVER TRINITY KNOT 1.10″ $24.99 |
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SP78836 CROSS COLORCHANGE ALEXANDRITE (LAB.) 925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT JEWELRY $19.99 |
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22 K Gold Vermeil Sterling Silver RUBY Trio Ring 7.0 $109.00 |
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Brand New Sterling Silver Genuine Amethyst & Diamond Ladies Ring $45.99 |
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Brand New Sterling Silver Genuine Amethyst & Diamond Ladies Ring $45.99 |
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Brand New Sterling Silver Genuine Amethyst & Diamond Ladies Ring $45.99 |
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Brand New Sterling Silver Genuine Amethyst & Diamond Ladies Ring $55.99 |
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VINTAGE WIDE STERLING SILVER CHARM BRACELET $75.00 |
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1MM SOLID STERLING SILVER SQUARED SNAKE NECKLACE 9″-24″ $29.99 |
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1MM SOLID STERLING SILVER SQUARED SNAKE NECKLACE 9″-24″ $32.99 |
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1MM SOLID STERLING SILVER SQUARED SNAKE NECKLACE 9″-24″ $35.99 |
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1MM SOLID STERLING SILVER SQUARED SNAKE NECKLACE 9″-24″ $39.99 |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER ENAMEL STATE OHIO SEAL SHIELD PIN BROOCH C CLASP EAGLE $39.99 |
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STERLING SILVER TURQUOISE LADIES CUFF BRACELET WATCH SIGNED H/NR $59.99 |
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Authentic Troll Bead Sterling Silver Duckling~New~Charm~Number 11229 $46.99 |
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International Sterling Silver WINDERMERE Serving Spoon $82.95 |