Silver Jewellery

Silver is a precious metal alongside gold and platinum and has been linked to wealth for centuries, with silver jewellery still a popular choice today as it's always been.

The reason is simple, it has a beautiful colour, and it is easy to work with because it is pliable.

Sterling silver is the most common form of silver used to make jewellery however, pure silver and silver plate are also frequently available.

Sterling silver is a popular choice for jewellery is because the silver has been mixed with another metal, usually copper or tin in the following proportions - 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper or tin, to create an alloy. This combination of metals makes the silver durable and adds extra lustre.

There are many other uses for silver in addition to jewellery making such as, in medicine because of its antimicrobial properties, it is a good electrical conductor so is used for electrical applications, it is also used in film photography because of its photosensitivity properties. These are just some examples for the uses of silver.

There is a huge variety of silver jewellery available, just choose what appeals to you!