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What You Need to Know About Sterling Silver Charms

Article Category: Advice

Author Name: Amber Sim

Ster, Sterling, 0.925 - these are the names that sterling silver is also known for. Sterling silver is the byword in silver jewelry of high quality. But contrary to popular belief, sterling silver isn't pure silver. Pure silver is malleable, a characteristic that it shares with another precious metal—gold. That is why it must be alloyed with another metal for it to harden and be cast and crafted into jewelry such as today's famous sterling silver charms. The metal of choice is usually copper because it doesn't mess with silver's great color.

With sterling silver, you are assured of high-quality silver, but you should also double check, especially if it's a particularly high-end unit. The quality of sterling silver is determined not only by the beauty of the alloy itself. It should also be determined by the craftsmanship involved, such as the skill of the jewelry maker and the amount of labor it took, which is in turn dictated by the intricacy of the details.

You might also want to check out the maker's mark. If yours is a supposedly topnotch piece, you can check the stamp of quality. Federal law designates that metal content, as well as the maker's mark (registered trademark, if such is the case) be stamped on high-end jewelry.

The next thing you need to take a look at would be the clasp of the charms. You know how bracelet clasps should be really examined because you might end up losing the jewelry. It's the same thing with charms for bracelets. If you intend to frequently change or rearrange charms on the same bracelet, band, or chain, then it's even more important. They have to be simple to use and reliable at the same time.

Sterling silver charms tend to dull - it cannot be helped as it is a natural process. This happens when it is exposed to the atmosphere and reacts to sulfur and hydrogen sulfide particles. To keep silver in good condition, you should frequently polish them. If the tarnish buildup is heavy, then you are going to need specially formulated solutions. There is also something to old folk's talk about how wearing jewelry reduces tarnish buildup, so you might want to wear yours frequently. You should also keep silver jewelry in a cloth pouch so that they won't scratch, or be scratched by others. Separate compartments are recommended. Note that you should not let silver get in contact with bleach and ammonia. You must also avoid getting them in contact with chlorinated water for long periods of time.

Sterling silver charms aren't as expensive as white gold or platinum, which makes it the perfect choice for shopping savvy and fashionable people. However, they aren't really cheap so you have to at least make sure that you get a good buy. In addition, you also have to take certain measures to make your silver as fine as they were the day they became yours, and when they were given as gifts, there is an even greater need to ensure they are kept well, as keepsakes should be.

Keywords: charms, charm bracelets, gold charms, silver charms, sterling silver charms

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