Silver GEMSTONE Jewelry

Silver jewelry that has been decorated with gemstones (silver gemstone
jewelry) is popular with people of all ages and all nationalities. It's a big
favorite because the gemstones have a colorful and attractive
appearance that silver jewelry on its own doesn't have. In fact, there
are over 120 minerals that have been cut into gems, and about 50 of
these are commonly used in silver gemstone jewelry. With their color and
cheer, gemstones break the boring monotony of a purely silver trinket.


Silver gemstone jewelry is much cheaper that gold and platinum, yet if
worn properly, it can be just as beautiful. Silver gemstone jewelry is
less expensive because jewelers don't use pure silver to make the
jewelry. Pure silver is too soft and malleable, and damages easily, so
jewelers use silver alloys instead, such as sterling silver. Sterling silver
gemstone jewelry is strong and very durable because it's much harder
than pure silver. Of course, not all silver gemstone jewelry is
inexpensive. The cost of silver gemstone jewelry depends on the type
and value of the gemstone used, as well as the skill of the jeweler who
created the piece.

Everyone wants to keep their precious silver gemstone jewelry clean
and safe, but not everyone knows how. Well, here are a few tips: first,
always keep your silver gemstone jewelry away from chlorine bleach
and all household cleaners. This means that if you need to do some
cleaning around your home, take off you jewelry first. Those cleaners
will cause sever damage to both the silver and the gemstones. Second,
to prevent tarnish and scratches, it's a very good idea to keep silver
jewelry in an individual pouch or in a separate compartment of the
jewelry box when it's not being worn. Other jewelry in your jewelry box
may seriously scratch your sterling silver even though sterling silver is
said to be scratch "resistant." An air-tight protective bag made of tarnish
proof cloth or a plastic zip lock bag will well serve this purpose too.
Thirdly, be quick to identify tarnishes and to take action against them.
Silver tarnish first appears as a golden hue on sterling silver, and then
quickly turns black. If thi
s occurs, clean your sterling silver gemstone jewelry with a soft 100%
cotton (nub free) cloth or jewelry cleaning cloth and gently rub off any
excess dirt, grime, or makeup. But be very careful because many of the
sterling silver cleaners on the market today should not come in contact
with most gemstones.

Another reason silver gemstone jewelry is so popular is because each
and every gemstone that is set in the silver has a special significance.
For example: Garnet is the beautiful birthstone of January, and it
represents fidelity and commitment. Amethyst silver gemstone jewelry is
worn because the gemstone is associated with piety, spirituality, and its
mystical ability to restore tranquility. So as you can see, silver gemstone
jewelry is much more than a pretty trinket and is perfect for adding a little
sparkle to your look.