Sterling Silver Jewelry: 5 Things you Should Know
There are so many questions we received about sterling silver that we've put the answers in a blog for you. Here are the 5 things you should know before and after you invest in sterling silver. 1. What, exactly, is sterling silver? Sterling silver is a mix of pure silver with some other metals. This mix gives it the durability and resistance that pure silver doesn't have. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and considered a precious metal. The remaining 7.5% of the alloy is usually copper, which adds strength while still preserving the ductility and appearance of the pure silver. 2. Why does sterling silver tarnish? Chemically, silver is not very reactive. However, it is attacked by some of...