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Sterling Silver
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Interested in giving sterling silver as a birthday, anniversary,
Christmas, or other type of present? Sterling silver is greatly
appreciated by both male and female; it can be crafted in
any style, and suited for any occasion!
Sterling silver will match the tastes of any age! Younger
people often enjoy sterling silver keychains or silver rings
and charm bracelets. To personalize your gift, give a sterling
silver bracelet or necklace with the person’s name engraved,
or the first letter of his or her name. These sterling silver
gifts are especially adored because they add a hint of self
and immediate belonging to their beautiful accessories.
For older generations, try sterling silver vintage rings
or silver cufflinks. Both of these items are classy choices
that accessorize in a mature and elegant fashion. Also, sterling
silver earrings are a great gift idea to match the natural
shape and tone of a woman’s ear.
Another aspect to consider when checking out sterling silver
is that sterling is said to look best on those with cool skin
tones. People with cool skin tones usually look good in black,
blue, or fuschia outfits. Accessorizing these colors with
silver jewelry helps the lustrous shade of silver to appear
as soft moonlight. Other colors that go well with silver are
blue and pure white.
If you (or the person you’re shopping for) has warmer
skin tones, then giving sterling silver can still work. Try
to pick silver jewelry gifts that are intertwined with gold
in the design. Or choose a small, delicate sterling silver
item.
Sterling silver naturally tarnishes with time, but can easily
be cleaned to restore its natural luster and shine. The tarnish
is due to interactins between silver and sulfides in the air.
First it takes on a golden hue, then turns black. Humidity,
air pollution, and higher sulfide levels in general are the
culprits of sterling silver tarnishing. Try walking out your
door on a summer day in Florida, and within minutes your sterling
silver will start to blacken! The problem is easily solved,
though, with buffing and polishing. You may want to use chemically
treated cloths, which make the job easier and faster.
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