Why Silver Jewelry Is Becoming More Popular

Over the last few years the number of people wearing handmade silver jewelry has increased rapidly.  Silver has long been considered a valuable artistic metal. While gold is connected with ideas of opulence, it is silver that evokes visions of romance.

With designers all over the world handmade silver jewelry is readily available were ever you live.  One of the benefits of handmade silver jewelry is that you don’t have to worry about someone else wearing the same piece.

Handmade silver jewelry can be set with pearls and other semi-precious stones yielding a true work of art.  Silver is very fashionable at the moment and goes with the new summer collections coming out this year

It is recommended that you treat your jewelry with care and respect.  Jewelry represents your personality and it shows who you are.  Don’t put cleaning chemicals or things with alcohol in them directly onto your handmade silver jewelry as it can be damaging.  There are products available which you can buy to help protect your silver. Silver jewelry takes a little effort to keep it shiny. Silver does oxidize with time which dulls its shine but it is not overly difficult to clean off.

Putting your silver into airtight plastic bags is a great way to slow down the oxidation process.  Don’t risk expensive jewelry by trying to clean it yourself.

A new style of silver is becoming popular that has made cleaning silver obsolete, pre-oxidized silver  It gives a great rustic look.  And the best part is no cleaning required.

If quality is your concern, opt for and ask for hallmarked sterling silver.  Another option is silver dipped in gold.  If your looking for a large range of silver to choose from have a look at some online stores.  Ask online forums and blogs for recommendations to find some of the lesser known jewelry websites with exciting designs.

Silver jewelry handcrafted by artisans who are masters in their field will give you the luxury and richness you desire at a fraction of the cost of gold or platinum.  With such a variety of designs available your sure to find the perfect piece of silver jewelry.

Historical studies have shown jewelry going back thousands of years.  Yes, we are talking almost 75,000 years!  Silver has its appeal with both sexes as men also sport jewelry made with this metal. Jewelry styles changed as civilizations evolved.  Todays jewelry has evolved into simple and elegant designs

A lot more people are choosing silver over gold or platinum these days due to the increasing costs of precious metals. Silver also goes with all skin tones which gold does not always do.

Buy your beloved some handmade silver jewelry today.  You can find it online, or at your local jeweler’s if you are lucky.