Some people like gold jewelry, and some people like silver. It all depends on if you like the warmth of gold, or the coolness of silver. If you’re a woman or a man, silver jewelry may very well be your thing. Silver and gold are the two main metals that have been used for jewelry since jewelry first started being worn!
Silver jewelry is actually made from "sterling silver", which is an alloy consisting of 92.5% silver with 7.5% copper. That’s because silver, like gold, is too soft in its normal state to be used – it is too easily deformed. Sterling silver is harder than pure silver. (When it comes to "hallmark quality" silverware, Britannia silver is used – that consists of 95.8% silver). Sterling silver is also sometimes "flashed." That means, its plated with a thin coat of .999 fine silver to give it a shiny finish.
When people think of jewelry, they usually associate jewelry being just for women, but for a man, silver jewelry has recently taken off. Silver bracelets, cufflinks, necklaces, and rings are all very popular. Although silver jewelry is made for both men and women, typically, jewelry aimed at men is more "masculine." Not only is it larger in diameter (to accommodate larger wrists and fingers), but also it’s more massive and sturdy.
Many elite jewelers craft designs for the male market. Hand-crafted designs are the most elegant and unique, while mass-market jewelry – made from lesser materials (usually stainless steel and plated brass) – are available as well. Guys want to wear unique silver jewelry for the same reasons that women do: to get noticed, to be confident, and to be unique.
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