Sterling Silver Collection | Design 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 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.