The Uses of Silver

Today we are going to continue our series on theusing it in decorative items and jewelry. When
uses of silver. What is the first thing you thinkpurchasing a piece of jewelry, one of the first
about when you hear the word silver? For me, Ithings we do to make sure that it is true sterling
immediately think of my grandmothers silver teasilver is to check for the stamp that is usually
set that sits proudly on her buffet in the diningplaced near the clasp. It simply states 3 numbers,
room. Silver is such a unique and versatile material...925 and having that somewhere on your piece
It has so many uses.of jewelry makes it authentic.
One of its first uses was in currency. It is a metalMany people who have allergies or reactions to
that does not easily corrode so it is greatcertain kinds of metal will tend to choose
conductor of electricity. It can tend to tarnish butsomething more pure like gold or sterling silver.
is easily cleaned again with a little polish. It isThat is why Gilbert and Frech items are of the
flexible and also a great conductor of heat. I washighest quality sterling silver. Silver is such an
surprised to learn that most switches andattainable and affordable way to go especially in
electrical appliances all have contacts that arecomparing it with some of the other metals which
made of silver. Silver is also used in materials forseem to be much more expensive. I personally
photography.like the color of sterling sliver much better than
You may be surprised to know that of thesay a yellow gold. I love how, when paired with a
world's usage of silver, only 14 percent is used forgemstone, it reflects and enhances the beauty of
silverware and jewelry. This is where sterling silverthe stone. It is something of quality that lasts
comes into play. In order to make it more durablemuch longer, much like a piece of gold would last,
and stronger, 7.5% copper is added to 92.5%and yet not as costly. Tomorrow we will talk
pure silver and that is how you come up withabout its value and how its worth has changed
"sterling silver." It has reflective qualities anddramatically over the years.
malleability which makes it extremely attractive in