Sterling Silver Bead Necklace

Sterling Silver Bead Necklace

Our Sterling Silver Bead Necklace features the finest sterling silver, and will make you feel special and classy every time you drape it around your neck. Not only will you draw looks of admiration, you’ll also be sporting some of the finest jewelry ever created.

It features an alloy of silver that contains 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals. In order for silver to be considered sterling silver, it has to have a minimum fineness of 925. This makes the silver hard enough to be used functional objects such as sterling silverware.

In order to create sterling silver, fine silver, which is 99.9% pure silver, is combined with copper to give it added strength and versatility. This process does not damage the beauty of the silver in any way. Other metals can be used in place of the copper to give the sterling silver different properties:

• Germanium – can reduce fire scale and increase tarnish resistance
• Zinc
• Platinum – prevents tarnish and increases wear resistance

There are many other alloys that can be added to pure silver to enhance the qualities of sterling silver. Many companies have their own formula and claim to be better than other for one reason or another; however, nothing has come about to replace copper and the metal of choice to mix with pure silver to make sterling silver.

During the late 1800’s until the middle of the 1900’s there was a silver craze that took over the USA as well as Europe. Sterling silver flatware became something of a necessity when setting a table. The use of sterling silver flatware became so popular that there were actually over 100 different types of pieces available.

Sterling silver has not only been left to flatware and jewelry as it found its way into business as well in the form of page clips, mechanical pencils, letter openers and calling card boxes. In the house it found use in mirrors, hair curls and hairbrushes. Children even got into the act with sterling silver rattles, cups and christening gifts.

Sterling silver jewelry is, however, the most alluring use of this precious metal as its wide array of uses has made it into a most sought after part of many jewelry pieces.

This necklace featured here is made with 6 or 10mm sterling silver beads. The sterling silver bead necklace is 21” long and is very classy and versatile. Whether you are going out for a night out on the town or just a relaxing evening with friends, this necklace can be worn with anything.