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Wow, it’s already time to start Christmas shopping? Crazy how fast time flies. With Christmas just around the corner, we’ve got you covered with this comprehensive list of precious silver jewellery featuring the classic white, red, and green Christmas-spirited colours. We’re going to give you a bunch of festive jewellery where you’ll see a mix of classy and fun so if you’re shopping for yourself, a child, or someone else special in your life you’ll find something for them and have shiny new things to show off at the family catch up this year. So let’s get cracking, want to know our best Chr...

Does Sterling Silver Tarnish Green?

Does Sterling Silver Tarnish Green? Yes, unfortunately, it does! This doesn't indicate that sterling silver's low quality though; it's actually quite the contrary.  Let’s discover everything amazing about sterling silver and what causes it to tarnish green. Overview: The Nature Of Silver What Is Sterling Silver? How Does Sterling Silver Tarnish Green? Popular Grades Of Silver Types Of Silver Coatings Types of Fake Silver  The Nature Of Silver To understand what tarnish is and how it occurs we first have to learn about the nature of silver and the many forms it takes.  Silver is a nati...

Why Does Silver Go Black On My Skin?

Have you ever worn your favourite silver jewellery only to find that it has mysteriously started your skin an alarming tinge of black and green? If your skin starts to discolour, your first thought may be that your jewellery is cheap or not real silver, however, this is far from the truth. Even quality sterling silver that is stamped with the genuine 925 stamp can have this result.  Tarnishing can happen to any piece of jewellery from silver rings, bracelets and necklaces to even earrings! It can be frustrating to find that your jewellery has started to tarnish, however, there are some easy...
Silver bracelets are a staple in any jewellery wardrobe, but which hand should you wear them on? There is no right or wrong way to wear any kind of jewellery, whatever you think looks good and suits your day-to-day activities is what you should wear. However, there are some subjective opinions on what looks the best as well as spiritual meanings that you can choose whether you abide by or not.  In Chinese traditional culture, silver bracelets have a meaning of good fortune, therefore, many people wear silver bracelets on their left hand in an effort to exorcise evil spirits and bring good l...

What Is The Scientific Name For Silver?

Would silver by any other name be so lustrous? Sure, it's a natural element that sits on the periodic table; group 11 period 5 to be exact. But how exactly did this shiny greyish-white metal get its name? and what other forms does it take? Let's break it down and discover: What Is The Scientific Name For Silver? The Anatomy Of Silver What Is Ag. 47? Silver The Native Metal The History Of Silver Sterling Silver In Jewellery Making What Is Ag. 47? The name silver derives from the Anglo-Saxon word “siolfur.”  Silver is a natural element with a unique scientific code that places it on the pe...

How Is Sterling Silver Made?

Sterling silver is one of the most popular materials that are used to make jewellery alongside white gold and yellow gold. What you might not know about it, is that silver jewellery does not contain 100% silver. Silver alone is far too soft and malleable to be used everyday, therefore, it is alloyed with other metals to increase its durability. An alloy is a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements.  We’re going to take you through the whole rundown of the silver manufacturing process right from deep in the ground to hanging pretty from a chain around your neck. For a product ...
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