Silver jewellery inspired people for centuries. Because of its enormous versatility, jewellery made of silver remains permanently in fashion beyond all short-term trends. The possibilities of combining silver jewellery are almost unlimited. That's why silver accessories are equally popular with women and men. Whether fancy and impressive to the elegant evening wear or restrained, but still distinctive to the office clothing: silver jewellery pieces set tastefully accents, without dominating a look visually completely. The variety of shapes and designs in silver jewellery is simply overwhelming. Especially as a gift, a silver jewellery set made of sterling silver is quite an outstanding choice. The sets contain, for example, in addition to a silver necklace, a pair of silver earrings. So you can look forward to two gifts in one, which harmonize perfectly when worn.
Silver jewellery
Silver jewellery continues to set trends today, thereby influencing the looks of tomorrow. At the same time, silver jewellery is of timeless beauty. The special fascination lies in the enormous versatility of silver jewellery. Silver jewellery can be combined in many ways and is just as perfect an eye-catcher in leisure and work as it is on festive occasions. The varied designs of silver jewellery impress women, men and children. They range from simple silver ear studs to a silver bracelet with charm pendants to a noble silver necklace or a silver proposal ring with a solitaire. If you want to buy high-quality silver jewellery online, you will find a large selection of unique creations at uhrcenter.
What exactly do we mean by silver jewellery?
The term "silver jewellery" includes all jewellery accessories that are mostly made of silver. In its pure form, the precious metal is relatively soft. When it is processed into jewellery, it is therefore generally not used as absolutely pure fine silver, but in the form of silver alloys. Of these combinations of silver with other metals, 925 silver, better known as sterling silver, is the most commonly used. The number 925 refers to the fineness of silver and indicates the fine silver content of the alloy in parts per thousand. A piece of jewellery made of 925 sterling silver therefore contains 925 thousandths of silver or consists of 92.5% silver. The remaining 7.5% are admixtures of other metals, mostly copper. At uhrcenter you will only receive silver jewellery made from high-quality 925 sterling silver.
What types of jewellery are made of silver?
In principle, all types of jewellery can be made from 925 silver, such as rings, necklaces, pendants, anklets, charms, bracelets or earrings. The range of designs for silver jewellery is almost limitless and ranges from classically elegant to modern and playful. So, your options for rounding off any outfit with silver jewellery are also almost limitless. A silver bangle with an evening dress is a striking highlight on the wrist. Necklaces with sparkling coloured stones or symbols such as crosses, hearts or trees of life, on the other hand, set charming accents on a dark turtleneck sweater. Necklaces with zodiac signs or a personalized engraved pendant are a perfect choice, not least for children.
Silver jewellery for all age groups
Girls in particular enjoy wearing jewellery and being admired for it from an early age. Suitable silver jewellery for children should be of high quality, skin-friendly and suitable for children. The original motifs of children's jewellery fire the imagination. Children's earrings in the form of stars, butterflies or flowers adorned with colourful, glittering stones create a playful glamour. A charm bracelet with a guardian angel or a four-leaf clover, but also a necklace with a cross or a zodiac pendant will bring happiness and joy every day.
The stylistic range is even greater for silver jewellery for women and men. From the impressive statement piece for going out to the fine detail for casual looks, women and men will find individual pieces of silver jewellery for every mood and for all occasions.
Silver jewellery: some essentials
Below we address questions that jewellery fans often ask themselves in connection with silver jewellery. For example, we explain how you can recognize real silver, whether you can combine gold and silver jewellery, why silver jewellery turns black and how you best clean sterling silver accessories.
How to recognize genuine silver jewellery
You can use certain criteria to determine whether your jewellery is made of real silver. Real silver jewellery usually has a stamp to indicate its fineness. Its absence is not proof that it is not genuine silver, but it should make you suspicious. Online jewellers such as uhrcenter clearly mark their jewellery with a hallmark. The stamped number 925 stands for sterling silver. Over time, other stamps have been established for identification. Additional hallmarks on silverware are, for example, year letters, city marks, individual manufacturer marks or model numbers.
If the jewellery is not marked, you can check its authenticity with a magnet. Silver is not magnetic, so it does not react. However, jewellery that is simply silver plated is often also made from metals that are not magnetic. The safest method of detecting real silver is therefore a chemical analysis. With an acid test set, you can reliably identify which metal is present: when it comes into contact with real sterling silver, for example, the acid turns dark red.
How to combine silver jewellery correctly
Even a piece of jewellery alone has a great visual effect. The combination of different pieces is even more effective. When it comes to combining silver jewellery, creativity is the be-all and end-all. Are you in the mood for something new? Then just try the latest trend in necklaces: neck mess! While necklace layering usually involves two or three necklaces of different lengths being worn together at equal distances, neckmess styles deliberately create a “mess” on your “neck”. You can combine necklaces of various strengths and structures as well as necklaces made of silver with gold jewellery. Today, the mix of different jewellery colours looks extremely modern, from delicate rose gold to shimmering silver tones and bright yellow gold.
Bold fashionistas with several pierced ears will celebrate a cheeky, colourful ear party at the same time. For example, you can combine hoop earrings of different sizes or rely on the exciting interplay of striking drop earrings, simple ear studs and cool ear cuffs. A single pair of classic, elegant earrings made of 925 silver and a filigree silver necklace often offer the perfect amount of glittering shine for decidedly elegant outfits. Even with patterned, colourful dresses, less is usually more: a chunky chain bracelet on the left, plus three or four stacked rings on the right – and off you go for a big night out!
Cleaning & care of your silver jewellery
Like all valuable things in life, silver jewellery also requires care. Regular care is particularly important if you wear your silver jewellery frequently. With our care & cleaning tips, you can enjoy the shine of your favourite items for a long time.
Endless shine: the best care for your silver jewellery
Surely you know this: silver jewellery suddenly turns black and loses its unique shine. The reason for this is a chemical reaction: the precious metal silver reacts with the hydrogen sulphide contained in the oxygen in the air to form silver sulphide, which is deposited on the silver. Proper storage and care prevent tarnishing:
- Do not keep silver jewellery in rooms with high humidity. Bathroom and kitchen are unsuitable for storage
- If possible, avoid contact of your silver jewellery with water, oils, fats and sweat as well as hygiene articles such as creams, lotions, make-up, hairspray or perfumes in everyday life
- Jewellery boxes or jewellery cases with lined compartments protect your silver jewellery most effectively from moisture, sunlight, dirt and scratches
- If your silver jewellery tarnishes over time, simple household remedies can usually help: place your jewellery in a warm water bath with a little washing-up liquid or soap and carefully clean it with a soft toothbrush. Use a delicate cotton cloth to polish
- Professional jewellery care products such as cleaning baths or jewellery cloths clean particularly gently
You can find more useful information in our special on jewellery cleaning.
Silver jewellery for special occasions
There are many occasions to celebrate: birthdays, Christmas or Valentine's Day, but also private celebrations such as the engagement of your best friend or your big sister's wedding. There are just as many reasons to give joy: to all the really important people in our life – or just to ourselves. Silver jewellery is always a wonderful gift.
Silver jewellery as a gift for family and friends
Every occasion has its own character – every person has their own individual taste. It is all the more practical that the variety of styles and designs in silver jewellery knows no bounds. At uhrcenter you can expect a large selection of high-quality jewellery in a wide range of designs. With us you can draw from the full: silver jewellery from international top brands such as Thomas Sabo or Pandora will fascinate you just as much as the creations of popular trend labels such as s.Oliver or PD Paola. In the extensive range of our own brand trendor you will find gifts for all age groups – whether for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or for children for baptism or school enrollment.
Engagement, wedding, anniversaries: silver jewellery for couples
The belief in eternal love: silver jewellery for couples has deep symbolic power. The strong connection between two people can be expressed in a variety of ways through jewellery. Engagement rings and wedding rings made of sterling silver or gold are probably the most classic form. Viventy often offers the option of customizing partner rings with an engraving. Engravable heart pendants are ideal for a love message. Charms and charm pendants with letters are also gifts of great personal value: surprise the person you love with their initials on a charm bracelet from Pandora or Thomas Sabo.
The most beautiful jewellery made of silver – at uhrcenter.de
It's the size that counts: you'll recognize that immediately when you buy silver jewellery online at uhrcenter. The most beautiful pieces of jewellery made of silver await you in the diversity of our impressive range – for all occasions and every budget. Choose your personal highlights from the current collections of the most popular jewellery brands. We deliver your new favourites via DHL – usually within only 1–2 working days and with free shipping within Germany on orders over € 40. With us you will find unique gift ideas for every occasion. If desired, we will be happy to beautifully wrap your sparkling favourites for you.
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