Facts 925 Sterling silver
Silver, which in Latin is called Argentum, is a metallic element that belongs to the group of precious metals and the group of coin metals.
The most common quality of silver in jewelry is called 925 sterling silver and consists of 92.5% silver. The rest is copper and other metals. Sterling silver is declared in silver jewelry with the stamp 925. This is what we usually call real silver.
Silver is used for jewelry , silverware, and ornamental items, but more than 60% of the available silver is consumed in the electronics and photographic industries.
The most common quality of silver in jewelry is called 925 sterling silver and consists of 92.5% silver. The rest is copper and other metals. Sterling silver is declared in silver jewelry with the stamp 925. This is what we usually call real silver.
Silver is used for jewelry , silverware, and ornamental items, but more than 60% of the available silver is consumed in the electronics and photographic industries.
Silver in its purest form is very soft. Therefore, silver is mixed with other metals to obtain durable jewelry and products. The limit to be called silver is at a silver content of 83%, the remaining 17% is usually copper. 830 silver is called workshop silver and is the most common fineness in table silver.
925 Sterling silver is whiter and softer to work with than sterling silver and is best suited for jewelry making.
Gold-plated silver
Some of our jewelry is gold plated. This means that the jewelry is covered with a thin layer of real gold. The underlying metal is usually silver unless otherwise stated.
Oxidized silver
Silver is oxidized with chemicals and is a surface treatment that wears away or fades with use. If you want to keep the dark surface, you should therefore remove the jewelry when it comes into contact with water.
Jewelry - historical facts
Jewelry has been used throughout history to adorn the body, but for millennia it has also been a symbol of other values such as wealth, religion, status or cultural affiliation.
The very first jewelry models were made from hair and bone.
In the late 1880s, for example, a narrow black silk ribbon around the neck was considered an expression of independence. The wearer of jewelry is historically as much a male as a female phenomenon. Our most common types of jewelry are necklaces , bracelets , rings and earrings . More recently, jewelry such as charms , ear-cuffs and piercings have become popular. Today, watches are also widely considered jewelry.
In the late 1880s, for example, a narrow black silk ribbon around the neck was considered an expression of independence. The wearer of jewelry is historically as much a male as a female phenomenon. Our most common types of jewelry are necklaces , bracelets , rings and earrings . More recently, jewelry such as charms , ear-cuffs and piercings have become popular. Today, watches are also widely considered jewelry.
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