sterling silver collections

Hi.. I am a jewellery designer. I make Pure silver jewellery. In My next collection I want to use swarvoski crystals and sterling silver. I would like to know whether i should use sterling silver or an alloy cheaper than silver to make it cost effective. which will be preferred market.

For Silver to be classified as Sterling Silver the Silver has to be alloyed with another metal, such as copper. Once the new material has a 92.5% Silver content it can be classified as Sterling Silver.

Sterling silver is the best silver alloy to be used for jewellery making.

Please go for it. All the best for your new collection.

Dhruvika
http://www.myjewelersplace.com/

2008-12-26 11:41:50 by love

I want to build up a collection of earrings but don't want to spend loads. I want sterling silver to start with or 9k, 14k gold/white gold to start with so my ears don't get infected. My piercings can be changed next week.

here's a link to some online jewellery shops http://must-haves.co.uk/fashion_jeweller y_rings_earrings_necklaces_bracelets_dia monds_gold_silver.htm

2008-05-02 08:41:59 by 99% Fat Free

Price: $105.99 $31.00

The natural properties and composition of mined gemstones define the unique beauty of each piece. The image may show slight differences to the actual stone in color and texture
Length includes 2" extender

i want to buy tiffany sterling silver jewelrys,can you give me some suggestion,i mean replica ones...
http://www.tiffany-sterling-silver.com
supply all collections of replica tiffany jewelrys,you can go there,i think your eyeballs will not leave it.

um............. well......................
ask ur dad!!! jk. ebay!!!!!!

2007-07-17 18:30:31 by chen n

Price: $61.99 $21.00

I found and purchased an antique car collection for my father for Christmas. It has small, individual cars grooved into 1-inch silver chunks. It needs to be cleaned before I give it to him. But I'm afraid I'll damage it. Have any solutions? Thanks in advance!
anyone agree with k-mom's answer?
ok, now I don't know what to think!?! can someone assure me that these methods won't ruin them?

Actually, I found a site that recommends some of the methods already listed:

Silver tarnishes when exposed to air. This occurs more quickly in damp and foggy weather, but is inevitable in any climate. Store in treated paper or cloth, or plastic film.

Methods of cleaning silver should be determined by the value placed on it, monetary or sentimental, and the design of the pattern. Silver with deeply "carved" patterns that are enhanced by an oxide or French gray finish should be hand polished with a high quality silver cream or polish.

Hand rubbing develops patina on silver which adds to its beauty. Ornamental silver pieces that have been lacquered may be washed in lukewarm water; hot water could remove the lacquer. Polishing silver while wearing rubber gloves promotes tarnish. Instead, choose plastic or cotton gloves.

Silver has enemies. Rubber severely affects silver. Rubber corrodes silver, and it can become so deeply etched that only a silversmith can repair the damage. Raised designs can be lost permanently. Avoid using storage cabinets or chests with rubber seals, rubber floor coverings, rubber bands, etc.

Other enemies of silver include table salt, olives, salad dressing, eggs, vinegar and fruit juices. Serve these foods in china or glass containers. Although flowers and fruit look lovely in silver containers, the acid produced as they decay can etch the containers and cause serious damage. When using silver containers, use plastic or glass liners.

Baking Soda: Apply a paste of baking soda and water. Rub, rinse, and polish dry with a soft cloth. To remove tarnish from silverware, sprinkle baking soda on a damp cloth and rub it on the silverware until tarnish is gone. Rinse and dry well.

Aluminum Foil, Baking Soda, and Salt: Place a sheet of aluminum foil in the bottom of a pan, add 2-3 inches of water, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and bring to a boil. Add silver pieces, boil 2-3 minutes, making sure the water covers the silver pieces. Remove silver, rinse, dry, and buff with a soft cloth. This method cleans the design and crevices of silver pieces.

Toothpaste: To clean off tarnish, coat the silver with toothpaste, then run it under warm water, work it into a foam, and rinse it off. For stubborn stains or intricate grooves, use an old soft-bristled toothbrush.

No, I DON'T guarantee it!

2006-12-15 11:59:51 by Megan P

"The modern, hand-crafted, sterling silver design, on an 18" cable-knit chain, gives our Westport Collection the right touch of contemporary beauty. Petite heart earings feature surgical steel post" Is sterling silver design = sterling silver?

"Stirling Silver Design" is just saying the the deisgn of the piece of jewellery is stirling silver, so yeah it is real.
The "surgical post" (the bit that goes through your ear) won't be stirling silver because it needs to be a metal that wont infect your ear, which stirling silver sometimes does to people, depending on their skin type.

2006-02-21 23:40:18 by Random