Silver has been used for ages by human beings for the purpose of making coins, jewelry, utensils and many other things. It is also known as white metal even though it is grey. Pure silver is very ductile and so when it is used to make money or jewelry it is mixed with gold or some other metal to make it harder. Sterling silver is the most common silver alloy which is used to make jewelry. Silver because it is depleting, is considered to be more valuable than gold.
Silver jewelry is more popular because it is cheaper than gold, platinum and diamond. There is a varied range of jewelry which can be made from silver like bracelets, earrings , necklace , rings brooches, pendants, anklets, bangles, hair ornaments and a wide range of other things. Unlike machine-made jewelry handcrafted silver jewelry is unique and can be customized also. Though machine-made silver jewelry is much cheaper and has a better finish. Silver jewelry needs special protection and should be kept in separate pouches and in case it gets tarnished, it should be polished to get back the original shine. It should not be exposed to chlorinated water, bleach and ammonia.
In India, silver jewelry is made in almost all parts of the country. It is often decorated with beads, shells, mirrors, feathers, crystals, motifs and jute ornamentation. There are many shops all over the world where one can find classy silver jewelry.
