Silver has long been used as a means of decorating both home and individuals. In the early days, Silver jewelry was 100% pure Silver,also called fine silver jewelry, and very prone to tarnish, and because of silver is a soft metal in its pure form and pliable,and soft nature silver often lost its shape or was easily damaged. Thus, sterling silver was produced.

Sterling is 925 pure silver mixed with other metals such as copper and zinc. This mixture is much better for making jewelry. Sterling Silver is harder and less prone to tarnish. Unless it is covered in Rhodium or another heavy metal, sterling jewelry will still tarnish, but it is very easy to clean and take care of.

List Price of Silver Bracelet below is available, jewelry wholesale

Sterling Silver Jewelry,which is made of sterling that 925 pure silver mixed with other metals such as copper and zinc, not 100% pure Silver, but sterling, a popular silver mixture, called an alloy.

The minimum silver content can also be stated as 925 parts per thousand of pure silver, so you might see the figures 925 or 92.5 used to mark silver content in sterling silver.

Sterling Silver Jewelry's another name is 925 silver jewelry,is harder and less prone to tarnish, if it is covered in Rhodium or finished with other heavy metal, 925 jewelry is very easy to clean and take care of.

The US Federal Trade Commission, the FTC, stipulates that jewelry sold in the US cannot be marked or described as silver, solid silver, sterling silver, sterling, or using the abbreviation Ster. unless it contains at least 92.5 percent pure silver.

So If you have purchased a piece of jewelry that has been stamped with 'ster', 'sterling' or '.925' this is an indication that the jewelry is at least 925/1,000ths pure silver. In other words - sterling silver.

Unless this strict criteria is met it is considered a deceptive practice by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to use even the term silver to describe the jewelry.

The minimum silver content can also be stated as 925 parts per thousand of pure silver, so you might see the figures 925 or 92.5 used to mark silver content.

Copper is the most common metal used to round out the 7.5 percent alloy balance in sterling silver. It adds hardness to pure silver, but brings with it a tendency to tarnish--a darkening that occurs when sterling silver reacts with gases in the air or with other substances that it comes in contact with.

Any silver colored jewelry is more properly referred to as being made from 'base' metal. Examples of base metals are copper and steel.

Keep Patina Away From Sterling Silver Patina

Sterling silver jewelry that is worn continually often develops a lovely patina, a kind of glow combined with darkened areas. If you like the look, leave it alone. If you prefer a bright and shiny look for your sterling silver, use polish to restore the jewelry to its original appearance.

Cleaning Your Sterling Silver Jewelry

Clean sterling silver with a phosphate free detergent. A low abrasive cleaner, such as 3M Tarni-Shield Silver Polish, is a good choice for removing light tarnish. Some people use toothpaste to clean their sterling silver, but most silver experts caution against it because they feel toothpaste is too abrasive and leaves dulling scratches.

OEM of Silver Jewelry is available to jewelry importers

RS-6: Flower Whisper Fine Silver Bracelet

Specification: Width about 18mm, Size Adjustable for jewelry wholesale

Mateiral: 99% fine silver

Weight about 15g

List Price: $80.00    OEM is available

RS-7:Tender and Soft as Water Fine Silver Bracelet

Specification: Internal Diameter 55mm, Width 12mm, Size Adjustable for jewelry wholesale

Weight: 16.5g

Delicate Package for importers

Price to importers: $100.00   OEM available