Silver Jewelry - The Perfect Fashion Accessory

Silver has been considered to be the ideal metal for fine and fashion jewelry for several centuries now.  One of the primary reasons for this is its versatility.  Of course, its shining but warm luster has also been a crucial consideration in its increasing popularity.  Another major consideration is that it is a relatively soft and ductile material, making it easy to work with.  These properties allow the designer to create intricate settings for sterling silver pendants, earrings, and other such items.  It is also much less expensive than gold, making it more affordable to larger numbers of people.  In fact, many people have a personal preference for silver over gold.  While price is certainly a factor in this choice, there are other more important considerations as well.  Gold can sometimes be considered as showy and ostentatious.  Silver on the other hand has a certain grace and class about it that allows the wearer to express her own personal style without being gaudy.

Silver pendants in particular are a very popular fashion accessory.  Look at jewelry store – online or in your favorite mall – and you will see a dizzying array of pendants.  One of the reasons for this demand is that silver pendants can be quite inexpensive and yet, when worn on a simple chain can significantly enhance the appearance of the wearer, and can highlight any outfit – casual or formal.  Silver earrings are another excellent accessory for women.  A good pair of sterling earrings will jazz up any dress – plain or designer.  Silver earrings can be worn as the only accessory or as part of a set consisting of earrings, necklace, pendant, and perhaps even a bracelet.  Silver is also hypoallergenic which means that most people do not develop allergic reactions to silver.  This is huge advantage when wearing earrings in pierced ears.  Far too many times, cheap metal in earrings leads to allergies, infections, and other problems with pierced ears.  The color of the metal is sober enough to where it can be used to create religious symbols such as “OM” or the Christian cross.  In the simplest forms, these amulets are cast in sterling silver and polished to a high to moderate shine.  More elaborate designs could include inlays of turquoise, mother of pearl, and other gemstones.

For a trendier look, consider pieces that combine colorful freshwater pearls and silver.  In this design genre, the freshwater pearl bracelet has a silver chain which acts as the spine.  To this chain are attached small, dyed button pearls.  The pearls are brightly colored and typically less than five millimeters in diameter.  Similar matching designs can also be found in necklaces and earrings.  This is the perfect example of combining two classic and elegant materials – silver and pearls – to create a design that is trendy and hip, and suitable for teenagers and young adults.