Sterling Silver Collection | Designer Inspired

Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. Sterling components and jewelry made in the USA are often stamped Sterling. The minimum millesimal fineness is .925 indicating 92.5% fineness.
Fine silver (99.9% pure) is generally too soft for producing large functional objects, and in Sterling the silver is usually alloyed with copper to give strength whilst preserving the ductility of the silver and a high precious metal content.

Storing your Sterling silver in the open air and humidity for extended periods of time can cause it to tarnish quickly. Tarnish first appears as a golden hue on your Sterling silver then quickly turns to black. This is a normal process that is caused by oxidization and moisture from air and believe it or not sunshine. To keep tarnish to a minimum it is advised that you store your jewelry pieces when not wearing them.

Sterling silver has made a huge comeback in the last years and it is widely used by luxury high-end designers like Tiffany, Bulgari and Cartier to create everyday pendants, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings, often set with Swarovski crystals, cubic zirconia and gemstones to create less expensive but stunning jewelry pieces.