Sterling silver jewelry is classic and elegantly beautiful. Like anything of beauty, each piece needs to be properly cared for to keep sparkling throughout the ages. Learn how to keep your sterling silver vibrant for a lifetime. 

Evaluating Sterling Silver Women’s Jewelry

Here’s how you can tell your sterling silver jewelry is of the best quality:

Stamp Quality

The best way to determine if a piece is pure sterling silver is by looking at the quality stamp.  Godfrey Allure’s stamp follows international standards and indicates the quality or fineness of the metal content. Feel confident about the craftsmanship of our fine jewelry by taking note of our quality stamp. We only offer the best sterling silver and cubic zirconia jewelry.   

Sterling Silver Alloys

You may have asked: Is sterling silver real silver? Yes, it is! Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver that is much more suitable for jewelry making. 

Fine silver consists of 99.9% pure silver. Although it’s beautiful and suffers minimal tarnish, fine silver is often too soft and malleable for many purposes, such as creating jewelry. However, sterling silver is a combination of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper, which is denoted as “925 silver” on its quality stamp. 

The copper content in sterling silver makes it harder and more durable, while still maintaining its color. As a result, sterling silver is more suitable for making creatively styled jewelry with ease. Sterling silver is the perfect metal to showcase the beauty and durability of beloved pieces.

Caring for Women’s Sterling Silver Jewelry

Your sterling silver jewelry will last a long time with care. Always store your jewelry in either a cloth pouch or a separate compartment in your jewelry box to minimize scratches and other damage. Also, don’t expose your sterling silver jewelry to household cleaning chemicals or chlorinated water to extend its lifespan. 

Natural elements in the atmosphere can cause sterling silver to tarnish over time. However, a quick polish will restore the original luster and shine. We recommend using a bleach-free or ammonia-free silver polish to remove tarnish. Also, use a nonabrasive microfiber cloth to polish the jewelry and avoid damage.