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A sterling silver necklace is the necklace of choice for those who are under 30 and looking for a contemporary style of jewelry. Sterling silver necklaces have increased in popularity in recent years due to several reasons. Firstly, a sterling silver necklace is a lot less expensive than one crafted in gold, white gold or platinum. Secondly, the range of contemporary styles is far more extensive in sterling silver than any other precious metal.

Similar to gold, silver is too soft and malleable in its pure form to be used for jewelry purposes, so it is usually alloyed with other metals for strength purposes. Sterling silver is the most common type of alloy, usually a mix of 92.5% silver and 7.25% copper

When purchasing a sterling silver necklace always look for the quality sterling silver markings which include: ‘925’, ‘ Sterling’, ‘STR’ or ‘SS’. Beware of mass produced poor quality so-called sterling silver jewelry that comes from India. Another way to check on the quality of the silver used is to ask for the exact weight in grams so you can calculate how much they are charging you per gram.

Silver is one of the most lustrous metals on earth so it makes it ideal for any style of necklace. Some of the more popular choices in sterling silver include: A toggle necklace, a cross necklace, a horseshoe necklace, lariat necklace, heart necklace and a flip flop necklace.

The only downside of a sterling silver necklace is that unlike gold, platinum and titanium, silver will tarnish and dull over time. Silver reacts with oxygen present in the air, so it is important to have it polished regularly.

How to care for your Sterling Silver Necklace:

A sterling silver necklace can be scratched easily so it is important to store it in a soft pouch or in its original box, when you are not wearing it. To clean, use warm water and a very mild soap. You can use a soft tooth brush or a cotton bud to clean it with. However, don’t listen to the old myth of using toothpaste to clean your silver jewelry as it can contain small abrasive granules that can damage your jewelry.

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