Silver is too soft to work with, therefore it is alloyed with metals such as copper. Sterling silver is an alloy which contains 92.5% silver, it is tarnish resistant and can be used to make jewelry like sterling silver chains. Metals are most commonly used in jewelry to make chains. Sterling silver chains are minimalist [...]
Sterling silver chains are those parts of jewelry that are so commonly used. From stand-alone chains as an accessory themselves to those that are used as components for other pieces of jewelry, the usage of chains made of sterling silver is extremely widespread. It is no secret that the price of sterling silver these days, [...]
Silver chains are a common feature today with many, many around the world sporting silver jewelry on a day to day basis. Jewelry made with sterling silver is always in vogue and it also appeals to a wide range covering different ages and cultures. In view of this fact, it comes as no surprise that [...]
Real platinum, gold and silver jewelry will always be popular, but their increasing prices are tough to manage sometimes in times like these when most people are trying to cut back. That is one of the major reasons why plated jewelry continues to remain popular through the ages. Gold and silver plated chains and other [...]
A trip to any jewelry shop will confirm that the price of silver is on a huge upswing these days. Once a very affordable choice, pure silver jewelry is often out of reach nowadays for the more budget minded. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that jewelry designers are now turning to more wallet friendly [...]
Jewelry fads come and go, from small and delicate to large and chunky, trends are ever changing. But if you want to make jewelry that is always a big seller and always worn throughout the seasons, sterling silver chains are a great base to use. Sterling silver jewelry has always been a very popular genre [...]
There is no doubt that the most important part of jewelry making is to make sure that the pieces are put together nicely and are secure. This is taken care of through the use of various findings. Sterling silver jump rings are one such type that holds the jewelry in place. These rings can be [...]
Buying high quality and yet affordable jewelry findings is a crucial aspect for any jewelry maker or designer to consider. One of the most important findings when it comes to jewelry like bracelets, necklaces and the like is clasps. Since one of the most popular metals used in jewelry today is silver, finding great silver [...]
Wires are a big part of jewelry making, and the two main categories of wires used for such purposes are Beading Wires and Jewelry Wire. While you might think they are the same and are interchangeable, the two forms are distinct in nature. Beading Wires are basically cables made out of multiple ultra-thin strands of [...]
The craft of jewelry making entails the magic of taking a few pieces of metals, beads and other random material and converting them into a wearable piece of art that expresses the vision of the jewelry maker and the style of the jewelry wearer. In order to make quality pieces that will stand out in [...]