THE BIG STEP WITH INVESTING ON STERLING SILVER EARRINGS

At some point of your life you might have heard of sterling silver and wondered what is so special about this metal. Here is everything you need to know in a nutshell. Firstly, sterling silver is a high-grade classification of silver and is used for fine jewellery as it is easy to bend and mould. The bright quality of this metal makes for stunning earring settings, even if they lack gemstones. Although, adding gemstones to these earrings only increases their charm. What you need to know is the percentage of silver in sterling silver. A good sterling silver should have 92.5 percent of silver in it.

The colour of sterling silver has an appearance similar to pure silver. If the product appears slightly dark with an orange tint it is because of the high amount of copper and is therefore a low grade of sterling silver. Good quality sterling silver is a very light grey with deep and rich shades of darker grey within the metal. You will also know you have purchased a lower grade of sterling silver if the piece of jewellery leaves a green mark on your skin. However, it is not so in the case of sterling silver as there is a low amount of copper, and therefore it will not discolour your skin. Investing on sterling silver jewellery is a good choice not only because of its durability and long life but is also good news for those of you with sensitive skin.

Selecting Sterling Silver Earrings

Now that you know what makes sterling silver special from the rest you are ready to make choices that will leave you satisfied on your big buy. Earrings come in several different styles. In a store full of shiny dazzling earrings your mind is bound to go berserk. So here are some pointers in choosing the perfect sterling earrings to suit your style and for the appropriate occasion.

1. Sterling silver studs, these can be rough used and worn on an everyday basis. You might have noticed youngsters who have recently had their ears pierced mostly go for these light weight studs as they reduce the chances of an infection during the healing process. Sterling silver stud earrings come as plain designed studs or with simple stone settings.
2. Sterling silver hoop earring are playful and casual earrings. They look chic when you wear your hair down. Larger hoop earrings give you a funkier style when you wear your hair up. Also keep in mind the bigger the earrings the heavier it gets.
3. Sterling silver drop earrings emanate sheer elegance. They come in traditional or modern styles and look fabulous both with or without gem stones. They can be worn on special occasions or used for party wear.
4. The chandelier style sterling silver earrings are a grander version of the drop earrings. They have more extensions, chains, stones and craftsmanship. These will go perfectly for festive occasions and grand special occasions.

Sterling silver earrings are a good choice for anyone who wants beautiful and long lasting jewellery even for those with sensitive ears. Once you find that perfect pair of sterling silver earrings that has captured your attention you can enjoy them for many years. Take good care of them and be sure to keep them away from moisture. True sterling silver is more expensive but is every bit worth the investment.