The discovery of Silver happened soon after the discovery of copper and gold. Gold was considered to be a perfect metal by the Egyptians and hence they gave gold the symbol of a circle. Silver comes closest to gold in perfection and was therefore given a semi circle as its symbol. Silver, due to its likeness to the moon glow is probably the reason for the semi circle symbol later on became a growing moon symbol. Silver was called by the Romans as “Argetum” and kept it as the international name of the element. Silver jewelry is very malleable and ductile and hence ideal for making ornaments.
Silver was also used to clear off debts. It is used in decorating personal and religious places and also as utensils by the rich. A method of separating silver from lead was known by 5000 B.C. Gold and silver were extracted from their ores and were bonded to lead.
After oxidation of the mixture precious, the metals could be obtained. Silver was at first mined in the Bronze Age for jewels and were very common all over Europe and west Asia. Laurion, near Athens in Greece was a famous silver mine.
The jewels by its distinct design, works well accessorizing even the most up-to-date fashion trend. Depending on the occasion, they can be classy, ethnic, or simple. Silver jewelry market, especially men’s jewels market has taken off in the past few years. Sterling silver pendants and chunky link necklaces and bracelets, has come to the accessories front. Silver due to its softness cannot hold its shape very well and therefore “Sterling Silver” was developed. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and the rest is an alloy which is usually copper or zinc.
Tarnish occurs to the silver, which is caused by the reaction between silver, oxygen and sulphur. To make sterling silver jewelry tarnish resistant, they are coated with rhodium thus giving it the appearance of platinum. This type of jewelry should be cleaned with a soft polishing rag.
Silver was also used to clear off debts. It is used in decorating personal and religious places and also as utensils by the rich. A method of separating silver from lead was known by 5000 B.C. Gold and silver were extracted from their ores and were bonded to lead.
After oxidation of the mixture precious, the metals could be obtained. Silver was at first mined in the Bronze Age for jewels and were very common all over Europe and west Asia. Laurion, near Athens in Greece was a famous silver mine.
The jewels by its distinct design, works well accessorizing even the most up-to-date fashion trend. Depending on the occasion, they can be classy, ethnic, or simple. Silver jewelry market, especially men’s jewels market has taken off in the past few years. Sterling silver pendants and chunky link necklaces and bracelets, has come to the accessories front. Silver due to its softness cannot hold its shape very well and therefore “Sterling Silver” was developed. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and the rest is an alloy which is usually copper or zinc.
Tarnish occurs to the silver, which is caused by the reaction between silver, oxygen and sulphur. To make sterling silver jewelry tarnish resistant, they are coated with rhodium thus giving it the appearance of platinum. This type of jewelry should be cleaned with a soft polishing rag.
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