The Versatility of Sterling Silver Jewelry

Whether you are male or female, you choose the perfect clothing to wear for any occasion from work to an evening out on the town or formal functions. We all love to look our best and accessorizing is an important part of how we look. It shows our personality while adding different styles on different days, even with the same outfit. But purchasing a varied collection of jewelry accessories is expensive in today’s economy. Since gold prices have risen, the cost of gold jewelry and accessories is most often out of reach for some people. Therefore, many have turned to silver jewelry as a versatile, less expensive option for dressing up their wardrobe.



Men and women alike are enhancing their look with sterling silver jewelry such as earrings. In addition to the many different styles and sizes of earrings available, the silver jewelry does not cause some of the redness and swelling on the ears that can occur with other metals. The purity of the metal prevents this, and gives it strength and durability as well as the less expensive price tag. Sterling silver jewelry is also highly customizable, allowing creation of personal designs or the purchase of premade stock items.



Silver jewelry is also given a different look by combining silver with other metals, such as gold or copper. Braiding and plating adds more color and options in design. It should be noted that using these softer metals may weaken the overall strength of the sterling silver jewelry, so the content of the other metals should be less than half of the design of the piece. For example, silver jewelry, like necklaces for example, should have a larger strand of the silver and a slightly thinner strand of the other metal in a woven or braided design in order to preserve the strength of the silver.



Given the many options in the use of sterling silver jewelry, designers can let their imaginations go wild. Silver jewelry is seen adorning purses, wallets, jackets, evening gowns, belts and shoes in addition to the common use in earrings, necklaces and rings. Accessorizing with sterling silver jewelry provides an endless variety of styles to express personality. Adding personalized designs also express who the wearer is and at times their beliefs. Silver jewelry can be worn casually every day as well as dressing up formal wear, making it the new "gold" in the world of accessories.