Jewelry Jottings by Danna Lea

GOT SILVER?

Silver is a soft metal in its pure form, too soft to be used for jewelry and other items. The solution is to mix it with other metals to make it more durable. A popular silver mixture, called an alloy, is known as Sterling Silver. By law, jewelry sold in th U.S. cannot be marked or described as silver, solid silver, or sterling silver unless it is at least 92.5% pure silver. Copper is the most common metal used to round out the 7.5% alloy balance in sterling silver. It adds hardness to pure silver, but with it the tendency to tarnish.

We carry a extensive collection of handcrafted silver jewelry by artist local to global. In this industry, finding a reputable silversmith is few and far between. We are proud to inform you that we will repair any and all of your silver jewelry. Come in and view our selection today.