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Silver, like the moon, is associated with mysterious
and subtle magical practices. It is used in making fine collections of
sterling silver charms that are stamped, engraved, and three-dimensional.
You can explore lunar energy magic with confidence by wearing
high-quality sterling silver charms of original designs.
Silver jewelry is easily maintained and kept lustrous by wiping it with a
soft, clean cloth to retain its beauty. Avoid allowing your silver jewelry
to come in contact with perfumes, soaps, hairsprays, and other cosmetics.
With minimal maintenance cost and proper care, Italian silver charms add a
touch of distinction to enhance your charming presence.
The standard for sterling silver jewelry has remained unchanged since 1300
when King Edward I of England established the early trade practice rule for
silversmiths. He decreed that sterling silver must be composed of 92.5
percent pure silver metal alloyed with 7.6 percent copper for strength and
durability. Today the term “sterling” refers to the composition of the
metal, not the weight of a finished item regardless of size. Sterling silver
charms may sometimes be marked as 925, which means that 925 parts per
thousand of the item are pure silver.
A silver-plated item is not composed of sterling silver. It only has a layer
of silver bonded to a base metal. Vermeil (pronounced as “ver-may”) refers
to a gold-plated product with a base of sterling silver. Jewelry made of
both silver and gold parts must carry a dual designation such as “Sterling
and xxK.” According to the law, all silver items quality marked must bear
the name of the maker or an American registered trademark of the company's
name or person to indicate who will stand behind the mark.
It is well known that silver is much more plentiful than gold but that it
tends to tarnish, which makes it less popular as the metal of choice for
some forms of jewelry. As with gold, silver is too soft to use in its pure
state. It must be alloyed with other metals to enhance its strength and
durability.
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