SILVER is a very popular precious metal because it is a very resistant mineral.
Silver makes ideal rings a s silver ring or with gemstone added.
Sterling silver is recognized worldwide as stamped hallmark 925 as it is very durable as ring and easy to make into shape that is strong.
Gemstones can be set in silver rings as claw set or hand made bezel set and because of its silver properties the gemstone edges are well set.
Some sterling silver rings now are rhodium plated for long wear and ring stays polished.
Silver does not react to water or oxygen . However when silver is exposed to air it has a reaction to Sulphur and sulphides’ causing SILVER to tarnish.
However there are chemicals coatings that are used to protect it from tarnishing and polishing it removes the tarnish.
Silver is also a conductor for electricity.
Silver is a mineral which is easy to work with that\\\'s why is so popular with
Jewellers.
Silver is also made into coins.
Silver is made into beautiful objects, such as candleholders, cutlery, and goblets to name a few.
Silver Cleaning
Make sure you clean your silver often. If you clean your silver all the time, it will not tarnish.
Silver can be washed in warm water with detergent (as long as the detergent is phosphate free).
Always make sure that you wash stainless steel dishes separately from silver because the stainless steel can damage the silver finish.
Use a soft cloth or towel to dry the silver..
There are also products called commercial dips to clean silver, which will dissolve the stain by just quick dipping it and not rubbing. With this in mind you need to follow the manufacturer’s directions.
