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FAQs About Silver Earrings

What are sterling silver earrings?

The precious metal silver has been used in jewelry making for centuries. But much like pure gold, pure silver is often too soft for frequent wear. To strengthen the metal, silver is often alloyed with other metals like copper to create sterling silver. This is silver that’s stronger and perfect for frequent wear.

Sterling silver earrings are earrings made from a silver alloy that’s 92.5% pure silver. This is why they often have a 925 stamp on them, to indicate their silver content. Sterling silver earrings are beautiful and durable, making them an ideal fit for every jewelry box. 

Thanks to its strength and style, most fine silver jewelry is made from sterling silver. This includes silver hoops, studs, drops, and other earrings.  

How do you clean silver earrings?

You can use a specialized jewelry cleaning solution or polishing cloth to restore the shine of your silver earrings. This jewelry can also be cleaned with a mixture of gentle dish soap and warm water, but be sure to thoroughly dry your pieces after washing them. Certain gemstones should not be submerged, so check the gemstone care instructions for any gems in your silver earrings.

You should never use toothpaste, baking soda or non-jewelry chemicals to clean silver earrings.  

Is sterling silver better for earrings?

Sterling silver is a great fit for earrings, as it combines strength and style. It is a better option than pure silver, which is typically too delicate for frequent wear.

What designs are popular?

Our sterling silver earrings collection includes hoops, studs, drops, and threader styles. Silver earrings with gemstones and birthstones are our most popular designs.

Is sterling silver good for earrings?

Yes, sterling silver is a great fit for earrings.

What is the difference between sterling silver and regular silver?

Regular silver is a pure metal of silver on its own, while sterling silver is an alloy of pure silver plus other metals. The unique alloying of sterling silver makes it durable for jewelry.

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