The craftsmanship of sterling silver jewelry
Over the first millennium A.D., Spain became a prominent producer of silver, which was vital to the Asian spice trade. From 1500 through 1800 A.D., Peru, Mexico, and Bolivia produced most of the world's silver. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the discovery of silver deposits in Nevada, Colorado, and Utah caused production to explode. According to the Silver Institute, "Production over the last quarter of the 19th century quadrupled over the average of the first 75 years to a total of nearly 120 million troy ounces annually." Today, most of silver is used in industrial applications ranging from the medical use of silver sulfadiazine to treat burn victims to solar energy's use of silver paste in crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells. Still, over 250 million ounces of silver are used each year to make silverware and silver jewelry. Your silver chained, silver bracelet, locket, silver earring, and wedding ring are all part of a rich history of silver. Sterling silver jewelry comes in a variety of forms. One of the most popular uses of sterling silver jewelry is in silver chain. Silver chain is made in several different styles, including curb, cable, figaro, rope, box, snake, and herringbone. Some artisans use custom styling and may make silver chain in shapes like the rolled anchor, figure eight, alternating short- and long-link, diamond cut, and double rope. Silver chain provides the perfect backdrop for a locket or charm bracelet. A simple sterling silvered necklace, bracelet, or ankle bracelet can also be worn on its own for understated elegance. The craftsmanship of sterling silver jewelry is apparent in the glint of a silver earring or the selection of a once in a lifetime wedding band. Used as the setting for any number of pieces, today's most popular sterling silver jewelry items include Celtic designs, pentagram and pentacle designs, handcrafted glass bead designs, and Bali designs Contact Information Company；yiwu dushang jewelry co,ltd Website: http://www.925-silver-wholesale.com Phone:86.579-85597585 Fax:86.579-85320753 Adress:3f,No.13-15,Building 4,A zone, Futian jewelry street,yiwu city,zhejiang,china About Author Our site http://www.chinafashionjewelrywholesale.com supply a wide range kinds of styles fashion jewelry,such as wholesale silver jewelry,wholesale crystal,wholesale pearl ,wholesale gemstone,wholesale costume jewelry,also wholesale fashion jewelry like wholesale swarovski,wholesale hair accessory,hair ornament,costume jewelry,wholesale beads and discount jewelry,buy jewelry wholesale from china, just on China Fashion Jewelry Wholesale,accept small mix orders. Disclaimer: Article submitters are solely responsible for the content of their articles. ArtiLib can't be held liable for the contents of the articles. Report Abuse | Browse By Category |
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