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Silver is known for its shiny bright hue when used in its polished state, but has gained extreme popularity in a duller matte finish or a combination of
polished and matte. Silver possesses working qualities similar to copper and gold, but enjoys greater reflectivity and can achieve a brilliant polish and shine. To make it durable for jewelry, however, pure silver (99% fineness) is alloyed together with small quantities of copper and other metals. In many countries, (92.5% silver, 7.5% other) is standard for sterling silver.
However, silver is often mixed with a variety of alloys. The added alloy gives silver hardness, durability, and uniqueness. Without alloy, silver piece would be too soft to wear. The mix toughens silver and makes it possible to use silver for odd shaped jewelry, silverware, picture frames, and more.
Silver jewelry is enjoying an unprecedented popularity with today's fashion conscious public. So, when in fashion do as fashion-what-its do, use Silver in its many forms to forego dowdy formalities to keep your style unique, fresh, and captivating.
Nerello Glasure [Fashion Artist of Zany Wearables: http://www.zanygiftware.com and a Publishing Member of the Wine Resource: http://www.winedefinitions.com.]
