Common jewelry items

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  • The most common type of silver is sterling silver. For a piece of jewelry or any jewelry item to be classified as sterling it has to have a minimum of 92.5% of pure silver in its content. It is usually mixed with other types of metals because pure silver alone is too soft for making jewelry. The most popular metal used for sterling is copper, which makes the it harder and more durable, but is also responsible for the darkening effect of tarnish that is so common in jewelry items. This natural process happens as they get older. Many jewelers sell specific anti tarnishing bags for storing your jewelry and these can help to prevent the darkening effect.

    In its most simple form, silver bangles can be an elegant piece of jewelry and perfectly appropriate every day for work or for any occasion. The simplest designs are both stylish and timeless and are suitable for anyone. Silver jewelry is also often decorated with gemstones. Of all of the gemstone choices available, those that go especially well with silver are the green and blue stones, including aquamarine, and some varieties of topaz and green garnets. The pale moonstone with its special shimmer is a good match with sterling silver, and diamonds are always going to look good in a silver ring, bracelet or bangle.

    Depending on the color and the type of gemstones used, a few well-chosen stones can highlight the beauty of silver and change a simple bangle into a very decorative piece of jewelry. If you are buying silver bracelets or bangles as a present, try choosing gemstones that are associated with the receiver's birthday.

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