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Silver is the most lustrous metal on earth making it a popular metal to be used to craft jewelry. If you don’t have the bank balance to purchase a platinum necklace a silver one can still be a beautiful but less expensive option. The highly reflective qualities of silver allow it to be polished into a higher sheen than any other white metal. Some of the more popular silver necklace styles include those that come with a cross, heart, toggle, pearl, horseshoe or name plate.

Silver is produced as a bi-product of other ores such as copper, lead, gold, uranium and zinc. The deposits in Canada, the former Soviet Union, America and Mexico account for more than 80% of the world’s silver resources.

Silver is soft and very malleable in its purest form so it is usually combined with other metals to produce a more durable alloy. The most common alloy is Sterling Silver which is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. Marks that indicate the quality of silver include: “sterling”, “sterling silver”, “ster”, and “.925”. The value of a silver necklace is based less on its purity and more on the intricacy of the design and skill and creativity of the jeweler.

The only problem with it silver is it can scratch and tarnish over time, so extra care is required to keep it looking shiny and as good as when you bought it.

How to Care for your silver necklace:

Avoid exposing it to chlorine and other harsh cleansing agents. Always store your necklace in its own soft cloth pouch, individual compartment or jewelry box. To clean, always use polishes formulated specifically to remove tarnish. Start by rubbing surface with a cloth with a little polish and then buff surface with a clean cloth to obtain shine. For more heavily tarnished metal you can lightly moisten the surface that needs to be cleaned before polishing.

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