The benefits and Everything you need to know about Sterling Silver Jewelry

The benefits and Everything you need to know about Sterling Silver Jewelry

It’s always good to know your jewelry more and a little more about your purchases. 

Sterling Silver is made from 92.5% pure Silver and is a High Quality choice, Durable and Hypoallergenic. Make sure to check if the jewelry is labelled ‘925’  or ‘Sterling’ to avoid buying plated silver which is cheap and not the real deal. Silver Plated Jewelry is made of another metal, that has simply a very thin layer of sterling silver "plated" on top of the metal. This easily scratches and chips off.

Sterling Silver Jewelry is sought after by jewelry collectors and designers as it’s a Timeless metal and with proper care, can last a lifetime. It is known for its long lasting durability.

Do you know what’s the difference between Silver and Sterling Silver?

In a nutshell, Silver everything is known as symbols of Wealth and Prosperity. This is true whether you own sterling silver or pure silver.

Pure Silver is quite Soft so it would get dings faster with everyday use and hence noticeable texture would appear from using it daily. Softness means it’s not as durable and due to this, pure silver is not generally used to make fine and delicate jewelry. Pure Silver does tarnish.

Left: Arizona Turquoise necklace      Middle: Lapis Lazuli      Right: Moose Chrysoprase necklace

Sterling Silver has 7.5% of other metals like Copper or Zinc and this is what makes Sterling Silver stronger and more durable, allowing it to be used for a number of items including Jewelry. Sterling Silver jewelry lasts and stays looking the best it possibly can for longer. However, Sterling Silver also tarnishes. 

Is it Regulated in the US

The chemical composition of sterling silver ie, the silver content of 92.5% used in sterling silver jewelry is regulated by U.S. code and must be marked by a 925 stamp. This stamp is usually found on a sterling silver jewelry piece in a place that is not visible when wearing, so look under clasps, inside ring bands, or on the back plates of the stone. Please do not assume that jewelry sold as "silver" is sterling silver as often the term will be used to describe plated silver over cheap brass. Please ask the artist/seller specifically, if it is sterling silver, pure silver or plated silver.

Should you wear Sterling Silver everyday?

Left: Kohara Lepidolite necklace    Right: Rose Blue Labrodite necklace

Heck yes! Sterling silver jewelry is best worn every day as using it frequently will prevent the buildup of tarnish and dust on the metal. Precious metals like silver and gold do best when worn regularly, so feel free to add sterling silver to your jewelry collection with the confidence that it is durable and when properly cared for, will look great today, tomorrow, and 20 years from now! Sterling Silver is lights best friend as it catches it so well. Giving you more of a reason to buy Unique Sterling Silver Jewelry.

Scientific Benefit?

There are many health benefits of wearing Sterling Silver Jewelry which include fighting infections, helps in reducing body heat, prevention of cold and flu, wound healing and skin care. Studies have shown Silver to have antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Silver also helps keep our blood vessels elastic. Since Sterling silver is hypoallergenic, wearing it should be fine, even for people with sensitive skin.

Jewelry Care  

For both, pure and sterling silver, store them in a dark place away from air and water exposure. You can also clean your sterling silver jewelry with anti-tarnish liquids and a soft cloth or a jewelry polishing cloth. 

Why Sand and Snow Jewelry Chooses to always have Sterling Silver jewelry 

Wrist: White Rainbow Moonstone Cuff   Middle Finger: Peace Ring   Thumb: Indus Ring       Ring Finger: Ariel Bling CZ Ring and Fraser Ring

While more expensive metals like gold and platinum provide durability and are a good investment too, Sterling Silver is the most affordable choice for heirloom quality jewelry that can be passed from one generation to the next. As the years go by, Sterling Silver continues to stay stable and increase in value making it a great choice of metal for building a jewelry collection.

We will also start to have Real Gold jewelry in the near future. 

However, being a Timeless Jewelry brand, we will always design and make Sterling Silver Jewelry.