| There are chains that bind; there are also chains | | | | dealing with precious metals. In the case of plating |
| which bring brilliance and love into our lives; such | | | | with the metal rhodium, while this protects the |
| chains are sterling silver chains. Sterling silver | | | | silver jewellery, it does decrease the brilliance |
| chains captivate the senses, catching the light and | | | | somewhat. Silver reflects anywhere from 15% to |
| returning a brilliance that makes any woman smile. | | | | 20% more light than Rhodium. |
| They are all in one a gift to be adored while also | | | | Sterling silver chains, bracelets and jewellery never |
| adorning the body, complementing any fashion | | | | go out of style and whether you're wearing a |
| choice from evening ware, to a casual afternoon | | | | piece freshly made or one passed through the |
| spent with family and friends. | | | | generations, it will be a piece to treasure and |
| HISTORICAL FACT: Silver has long fascinated | | | | wear with pride. Your sterling silver is actually an |
| both men and women, dating back for thousands | | | | alloy of 92 1/2 percent silver and 7 1/2 percent |
| of years. Silver jewellery has adorned the body | | | | copper or other metals. Wearing your sterling |
| since ancient times. Silver has been associated | | | | silver chain or gemstone set jewellery does not |
| with mystics, used in monetary exchange, worn | | | | cause its beauty to diminish, rather to increase as |
| by kings, queens and the affluent. | | | | a patina or soft sheen begins to form, giving your |
| The popularity of sterling silver jewellery has | | | | piece even more character and allure as a kind of |
| grown, both with men and women, not only | | | | glow seems to emanate from the piece. |
| because of its beauty (which many say is even | | | | Alternatively if you do not like the slightly |
| more beautiful than gold) but also because of its | | | | tarnished, aged look on your sterling silver |
| price, affordable by many and not only obtainable | | | | jewellery this is easily removed with a silver |
| by the affluent. | | | | cleaning cloth and/or cleaning fluid. |
| The ever popular "little black dress", suitable for | | | | If someone has given you a sterling silver chain, |
| most occasions, is often dressed up with sterling | | | | braclet or gemstone set jewellery creation, |
| silver bracelets or chains that sparkle and capture | | | | consider yourself fortunate, you are among the |
| the attention of those she passes. Most will opt | | | | kings and queens of old who knew the true value |
| for a rhodium finish, depending on the piece of | | | | of silver, and counted it among their gold, |
| silver jewellery. | | | | diamonds and other treasures. |
| RHODIUM FINISH: There is often trade-offs when | | | | |