Know what to look for when shopping for silver jewelry

Photo: Silver - Native Element with chrysocolla and jalpaite. Location: La Mesa, Chihuahua, Mexico. Photo by Dave Dyet.

For highest quality, look for "925," "Sterling," or "Ster"

There are a myriad of styles of silver jewelry online, and it's often easy to find beautiful silver jewelry at a nice price. When looking for high quality silver jewelry online, search for jewelry stamped with a fineness mark of "925," "Sterling," or "Ster," which indicates the purity.

Find the widest selection through reputable online stores

Online you can find virtually any style out there: vintage, antique, art deco silver jewelry, and more. Our stores feature it all, from attractive discount jewelry to retro jewelry to high-end masterfully crafted items.

Taking care of your silver

Once you find the perfect piece, you'll want to take care of your silver. Silver is naturally soft, and though copper is added to harden it, it is still prone to scratches and dents. To minimize damage, store it either in a cloth pouch or in a separate compartment in your jewelry box. Also avoid exposing your it to household chemicals with bleach or ammonia and chlorinated water, as these chemicals can damage silver.

To keep your silver clean and to avoid tarnish build-up, be sure to clean it regularly with specifically formulated silver cleaner.

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