Silver earrings

Silver is chosen by many. Why? Silver is very versatile. You can go from the office to a formal event wearing silver. To make silver look professional and corporate in the board room perhaps, you can opt to wear small studded silver earrings. If you want to go to a formal event, you can choose a dangling silver earring or even a chandelier silver earring.

Silver is also very good in terms of making everyone look good. When you see babies and kids, moms make them use of silver jewelry more than gold or white gold ones. Why? Silver jewelry is very much inexpensive compared with gold. Since kids tend to lose their jewelries, silver is the more reasonable and practical option. You will also see silver jewelry worn by adults. In fact, many adults prefer to wear silver earrings, necklaces and rings. This is because silver does not shout too loud when worn. It is very understated.

For the trendier bunch and the funkier teenagers, they tend to wear their silver jewelries more than ones. For instance, punk kids have many piercing in their ears. This makes them wear more than one earring and normally, these kids opt for silver earrings rather than gold ones. Only silver earrings have designs such as spikes and other quirky shapes and styles. Men are also a fan of these earrings. More and more men are wearing earrings nowadays and it would be funny to see a man in gold earrings. This is why they opt for silver since it is more masculine. They usually choose the studded ones or the ones with diamond studs. This makes it very suitable for their chain necklaces especially with the hip hop culture.

Speaking of piercing, you can never see those that have piercing wear gold jewelry. Almost all the tongue rings, lip rings, eyebrow rings and navel rings are all in silver. This makes silver’s following expand more. This is how versatile silver is.

Since silver is also not ostentatious, the edgier and more fashionable bunch of people pile on silver necklaces. This makes a great statement piece nowadays and since silver is very understated, it looks good even when piled on.

This is also the case with silver rings. Some people tend to layer their rings either in one finger or a couple of fingers. Silver makes it look good as well.

If you are on the classier side, silver can still work well for you. As mentioned, silver is very versatile—age, lifestyle, skin color, etc. If you want to make a good impression of elegance, a single studded diamond earring will suffice. If you want it to have a design, you can choose for the subtle and girly ones like flowers.

If you are not a diamond kind of gal, you can still exude elegance with a silver pearl earring. Pearls are very timeless, very-Audrey Hepburn and it will certainly make you look like you are having Breakfast at Tiffany’s rather than in old rusty couch.

If you do not know the history of silver jewelries, you might be surprised to learn that silver jewelries go as far back as 2500 BC! However, back in the days, it was used as ornaments and for investment purposed only. Nowadays, silver jewelries are used to make someone look fashionable. Since silver jewelries are very now and they are affordable, it is easier for any trendy individual to get a hold of them. Compared to gold jewelries, silver jewelries are more for the young. Gold jewelries are also much more expensive than silver ones.

So what are the other reasons why you would choose silver jewelries such as silver earrings, rings, necklaces, etc. over gold and others? Here are some of the reasons why:

1. It chooses no age. You can be as young as a baby or as old as a senior citizen and still look good wearing them.
2. It chooses no lifestyle. You can wear silver jewelries whether you are a socialite, an executive, a regular employee, a student or even a stay-at-home mom.
3. It makes you look good. Silver jewelries such as silver earrings and necklaces will brighten your face and even highlight it.
4. It is inexpensive. As mentioned above, silver jewelries will make you look good without breaking the bank.
5. It appeals to any skin color. It compliments any skin color from pale to olive to dark. Silver jewelries will make anyone look like they are classy without looking ostentatious.
6. It is sturdy and durable. Compared with gold jewelries, silver is stronger especially if it is pure silver. Gold jewelries tend to bend easily and can be controlled even by bare hands.
7. It is workable on its own. Due to the durability of silver in its purest form, it can be made without having to use other elements which might cause the silver to be lost.
8. It is easy to work with. Since silver is easy to manipulate, the designs that can be made out of it are endless. Compared with other materials, silver can be made into many styles and you can even personalize it if you want.
9. It is understated. Silver may be popular compared with white gold and gold but since every design is different and one of a kind, it makes anyone who wears it different from someone else. You can also pile on as many silvers as you want without looking too showy.
10. It can be your own. For instance, with silver earrings you can have different stones or rocks as its focal point. You can choose from diamond to pearl and the like. You can also choose simple silver plated with a unique design. This is also the same for necklaces and rings.

Silver is very versatile as you can see. You can go to any event or function wearing your silver accessories. You can keep it and even heir it to your children because it is a timeless piece of something.

Compared to other jewelries, silver earrings are the hardest to clean. Why? Simply because these have different complicated and intricate designs that are very delicate. Most earrings have drops and embellishments such as semi-precious stones and even diamonds.  Once the stones or rocks of a certain earring are not cleaned properly, it may get detached or lose its form.

Most people tend to seek professional help when it comes to cleaning their silver earrings. However, this might cost too much and during these hard economic times, that wouldn’t be so practical. You can actually do it yourself!

But before you get going on your DIY cleaning, you must first understand why silver jewelries are easy to tarnish. Silver jewelries are easy to tarnish because:

1. Sulfur is a substance that is present in the environment and when this comes together with silver, there would be a chemical response.
2. Silver sulfide which is a dark substance that roams around in the air. Once this one touches silver, it forms in its surface.
3. There are other elements in light, air and water that react with silver.

Back in the day, they really push the silver jewelry hard to revive it. However, once you do polishing and rubbing of the dark substances, certain parts of your silver jewelry might be lost. Fortunately, nowadays, there is an option when it comes to reviving the glitter of your silver jewelries. This helps the jewelry regain its glory without losing its components. This solution can be bought in the market and you can do this yourself. You do not need to spend hundreds of dollars with a professional cleaner since this is very practical. If you think that you have to buy a bottle with a silver cleansing solution inside, you are wrong. Actually, you can buy the ingredients of the solution in your local market. Best of all, it might even be just in your kitchen!

Here are the ingredients you will need:

1. aluminum foil
2. glass or plastic container
3. boiling water
4. sodium carbonate or washing detergent
5. cold water

Here are the steps:

1. Wrap the aluminum foil and place it inside the bottom of your glass or plastic container.
2. Pour boiling water on the container. Make sure that the boiling water is enough to cover your jewelries.
3. Then mix a number of tablespoons of washing detergent or sodium carbonate to the boiling water. Let it dissolve.
4. Once it dissolves, place your jewelries in the container and make sure they are flatly place on the bottom with the aluminum foil.
5. Observe it. Once the solution smells foul or bubbles, it is effective.
6. Keep the jewelry there for about a minute.
7. After one minute, get the jewelries and rinse with cold water.

After these seven simple steps, you can see your old silver earrings regaining its old glory. You can also do this with your other silver jewelries. You can even teach your neighbors, friends and family how to do it so that you can all save your money for more important matters.

Ever since the recession, a lot of people have been cutting down on their expenses. People are starting to concentrate more on their necessities such as food, shelter and gas. More and more people are also doing their best to keep the money coming in without too much of it going out. So when you say for instance, silver earrings, Americans would usually say no to it since it is considered as a want rather than a need. The same thing goes for clothes, facials, manicure, pedicure and all the other “beauty” products or services.

However, most women would really go out of their way to still enjoy the pleasures of life without spending too much. For instance, there are a lot of beauty products such as facials that can now be done in the premises of your own home. The good news about this is that the ingredients you will put in your face as a face mask or as a moisturizer can be found in your own kitchen. Since the procedure of this is shown on TV, women have adapted to it. Not only is it efficient but it is also budget-friendly as well.

How about with clothes? When it comes to clothes, there is what you call the recessionista chic. These are those women who still want to look like they are fashionable without having to buy new clothes. Some recessionistas will go out of their way to buy clothes from thrift stores. These are second hand shops that offer second hand items for a fraction of a cost. If you are one of those who are very creative, you can also buy your own cloth and sew something yourself. Another option for recessionistas would be using old clothes but making it look like new by pairing it with something different at the bottom or on top. Recessionistas also tend to accessorize more nowadays to make the look updated.

One of the more popular accessories that the recessionistas lean to would be silver earrings. A simple stud earring can make a person’s face glow. Chandelier earrings are also very in especially on a night out or if you would want to make a statement. However, these things might be a little too heavy for the budget that is why you should learn how to do it yourself.

Before buying your materials, make sure that you would know what each material is for. The first thing you should keep into consideration is the pliers. If you do not have one at home, this is the first thing you should buy. The pliers will help you lock the ends of your earrings and mold the earrings into different shapes.

When buying for sterling silver earrings, make sure that you buy the one with a U-hook. This will make it better for you to slide in gemstones or rocks without having to loop the end. Once you are finish, you just have to loop the other end.

You can still look fab without breaking the bank with these tips.

Silver jewelries are gaining popularity now more than ever. For those who are in the trendier and younger side, they opt for silver jewelry rather than the gold ones. Not only do gold ones make you look very old but it is also expensive. However, there are faux gold and silver jewelries available in the market today. Nonetheless, it is better to buy real ones because fake ones might just irritate your skin especially for those who have sensitive skin. Faux silver and gold jewelries also tarnish easily especially if the person who will be wearing it has acidic skin.

However, silver jewelries still vary from the silver earrings, necklaces, rings and so on. Women usually wear this type of jewelry because it makes them look young and fashionable. Even men tend to wear silver accessories too.

Silver earrings are used by women to make their faces look radiant. Most woman say that the moment they put their earrings, their face would glow even without too much make up. Once they leave their earrings in the house, it makes them look dowdy.

The earrings that are available for women are actually of different types. There are those that are simply silver-plated and there are those with stones or rocks. For the silver plated ones, circle is one of the most popular. There are also other designs from angels, bears, fruits and so on. You can even personalize your earrings by choosing your initials or someone significant to you. When it comes to rocks or gemstones, diamonds are always a girl’s best friend. However, since diamonds are very expensive, regular women who cannot afford them tend to go for pearls instead. Pearls are a classic and they are usually embedded on silver earrings. If you also want to personalize your earrings, you can choose your birthstone.

Earrings are also worn by some men and most of the time these men would also rather go for silver ones than gold ones. The most popular to men are those earrings that are embedded with diamonds too. Usually, hip hop artists have earrings that go well with their bling blings or in lay man’s term, their silver necklaces.

Since silver jewelry is very delicate when not handled properly, you should know how to handle it with care. Silver jewelry is easy to tarnish mainly because it is exposed to light, water and air. To prevent it from absorbing these bad elements, make sure that your silver jewelries are kept in an airtight container such as a zip lock bag.

If you are wearing your silver jewelries, make sure that you do not get it wet. When you are about to wash your hands, remove your rings or bracelets and the same goes for your earrings. People tend to leave their jewelries on even when taking a bath thinking it is okay but it would be better not to get them wet all the time.

To be safe, place your jewelries in a vault so that robbers may not be able to see them lying around.