Product Details
Ring Size: 7
Brand: Amazon Collection
- Broad open-worked ring in gold-flashed silver featuring filigree center
- Imported
The Amazon Curated CollectionDiscover the Amazon Curated Collection of fineand fashion jewelry. The expansive selection of high-quality jewelry featuredin the Amazon Curated Collection offers everyday values that range fromprecious gemstone and diamond pieces to the latest fashion designs.This hand-selected assortment features an array of diamond, gemstone, and precious metaldesigns that receive a quality inspection, including from Amazons staffgraduate gemologist, to ensure they meet Amazons high standards. All diamondsfeatured in the Amazon Curated Collection are certified by our suppliers to beconflict free, and IGI, GIA, or AGS certifications are provided on whitediamonds of .75 carats or larger on all stud earrings, rings, and pendantnecklaces.Pieces from the Amazon Curated Collection come packaged in a custombox, making them wonderful gifts. In addition, we offer free one-day shippingwithin the continental U.S. on items over $500. International shipping optionsfor friends and family overseas are available for an additional fee.The AmazonCurated Collection offers a specialized customer service team that isavailable seven days a week to answer any product questions before, during orafter the purchase. If youre not satisfied for any reason, you will receive afull refund and free return shipping within the U.S. if you return yourpurchase within 30 days.Find a special gift for a loved one or a beautifulpiece that complements your personal style with jewelry from the AmazonCurated Collection. Sterling Silver HistoryExperts believe that silver alloy,used today as sterling silver, originated in continental Europe in the 12thcentury. Pure silver was found to be a soft and easily damageable material.When combined with other metals, most commonly cooper, it produced a toughermaterial that could be heavily relied on. Throughout the next few centuries,sterling silver was used as currency and for household items. It was oftenused as silverware and became the material used in a proper table settingbetween 1840 and 1940 throughout the United States and Europe. Because of thispopularity, silver companies began to grow. During this craze, companies beganto experiment using sterling silver compositions in jewelry, as it was amaterial that was easy to mold into intricate designs and gave a luxuriouslook with its metallic finish. Today, sterling silver is widely used in allkinds of jewelry styles and shines as beautifully as other precious metals,with the benefit of affordable pricing.Sterling Silver CompositionWhile puresilver can be combined with many different types of metals, sterling silver iscreated when combining pure silver with copper. Sterling silver jewelry can becomposed with different amounts of copper but is most often seen with the .925stamp, meaning that the composition is of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percentcopper. This has been found to be a good combination for maintaining thesilver’s durability without harming its sparkle.Caring for Your SterlingSilver JewelrySilver should not come into contact with harsh householdchemicals such as bleach, ammonia, or chlorine. To avoid scratches, storesilver in a lined jewelry box or pouch, as it is prone to tarnish as itnaturally reacts with sulfur or hydrogen sulfide in the air. Cleaning andwearing silver jewelry regularly will prevent this and help maintain itsshine. Immediately upon noticing any discoloration, use a gentle polish madespecifically for removing tarnish.