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    Everything You Need to Know About Sterling Silver Jewellery

    Jewellery is one of the most popular as well as widely purchased items across the globe. But the world of jewellery is a bit complex one and is not at all simple like going to the store and buying the product which looks appropriate to you. If you are fond of silver jewellery, then there are certain things that you must know before you buy anything made of sterling silver. Sterling silver is one of the most popular materials for making jewellery. In recent times, it has gained immense popularity due to its attractive appearance, durability, and affordability. Sterling silver is composed of 92% silver and the rest is a mixture of copper as it makes it robust. Apart from jewellery, sterling silver finds its application in making eating utensils including spoons, forks, and knives. Sterling silver can get tarnished when exposed to atmospheric pollutants thereby diminishing its shine.

    Here is everything you need to know before buying sterling silver jewellery:

    Look for the Mark

    When it comes to buying an item, the first thing that the consumers want to make sure that they are going to purchase an authentic product whether it is a ring, earrings, necklace, or any piece of ornament made of silver. Always remember that genuine sterling silver jewellery comes with a mark such as 92.5, .925 or 925. So, when you buy, remember to look for the hallmark engraving on your chosen jewellery. This attribute will tell you that you are purchasing an authentic product and not a fake one. There are jewellers who sell fake silver jewellery claiming it to be original. You should be able to differentiate between the real and the fake one. Thus, always pay attention to the hallmark on the jewellery which you are buying.

    Keep Your Eyes Open

    When you are browsing online and looking for any silver jewellery piece and come across the word plated, then you must refrain from buying it since it isn’t made of sterling silver. It means the item is made of copper or nickel and is coated in silver for enhancing its appearance. Thus, it is necessary that you must be careful while buying silver jewellery and must not end up paying a hefty amount for a product which is silver coated and not made of pure silver.

    Check the Items Before Buying

    With the emergence of online shopping industry, it has become much easier to shop for any item including jewellery. There is a large array of choices before you online but how to check if the seller is genuine. To find whether the seller is trustworthy or not, do some research about the seller. Read the customer reviews who had already bought jewellery from the seller. You can directly call the seller and ask about the genuineness of the products. If they are able to answer all your questions professionally, then you can trust the seller.

    When you buy it from a store instead of shopping online, you will get to check the entire item physically. Checking hallmark is one option. The other thing you can do is to look and feel. Look at the colour and the outside finish of the metal. If the colour is distorted and layers are visible, then there is something fishy. It is the best way to check out whether everything is perfect, and you are not buying something that has any damage or has any flaw in it.

    Inspect the Jewellery

    For example, you are buying a necklace. Make sure to check the jewellery for first-rate construction, to be specific, check the clasps and fasteners. If the clasps are poorly designed, then the necklace will break easily. The necklace must lay flat.

    Things to Remember About Silver Jewellery

    There are certain things that you must keep in mind while using sterling silver jewellery. Let’s have a look at the following points:

    • When you wear silver jewellery, avoid using oil, lotions, perfumes and hairspray to prevent it from tarnishing.
    • Always remove silver jewellery before using bleach, nail polish and hair colour.
    • Clean your silver jewellery regularly to keep it brand new.
    • Silver jewellery must be stored in an air-tight container when not in use to prevent it from tarnishing.
    • Use soft cotton cloth for cleaning and polishing silver jewellery items. Do not use any hard substance or material for cleaning.
    • Sterling silver does not cause any reaction to sensitive skin. So, if you have sensitive skin then no need to worry.

    Hope you can now choose genuine silver jewellery and maintain it properly.

    Devesh Chauhan
    Devesh Chauhan
    Devesh Chauhan is a professional Digital Marketer and a content writer. He is working with an online consumer brand Fourseven which is one of the leading jewellery brands in the silver jewellery niche. He has a passion for writing and loves to write about the latest fashion trends for men.

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