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Table of Contents Article: History-Origins of Sterling Silver Jewellery -------------------------- 2 Featured Product: Sterling Silver Rings ---------------------------------------- 4 Article: Sterling Silver Jewelry Classic Simplicity -------------------------- 6 Your Member s Special: Free Jewelry, Vacations, +More! ---------------- 8 Article: Five Reasons to Buy Handmade Jewelry ---------------------------- 9 Survey ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Contact Us at Wholesale Peruvian Jewelry ----------------------------------- 11 History-Origins of Sterling Silver Jewellery By Derek Rogers Silver has been used for thousands of years as jewellery, tableware, ornaments, and even currency. In the periodic table, silver has the symbol Ag for argentums, which originates from the Indo-European "arg" for 'white' or 'shining'. The jewellery is a mixture of silver and another metal, so that the material has qualities of both metals. The practice of producing this alloy is thought to have started in Germany around the 13th century. Recently, the most common metal to be combined with silver is copper. The jewellery is generally 92.5% silver and 7.5% another metal, normally copper. This has advantages and disadvantages. The problem with pure silver is that it is quite soft and malleable - but it is incredibly useful in other fields including medicine 2
due to its antibacterial properties. The alloy of sterling silver means that it is stronger and more manageable, but the combination of metals means that sterling silver can be tarnished, unlike pure silver. Fortunately the tarnishing on sterling silver, which a lot of jewellery is made of, is easily cleaned. The word "sterling" is thought to have originated from Norman coins which had stars printed on them in the 14th century. The "ster" part of the word comes from the description of the star on the coin, with the added suffix on "ling". The phrase "sterling silver" is most likely to come from the description of the new material, as it would shine "like a star". Silver, unlike gold, is rarely found in metallic form. It is found as mineral ores that miners and refiners have to pass through various processes to extract the silver. The first mining of lead ores dates back to 6000 BC and the earliest silver jewellery dates back to 3000 BC. The origins of the mainstream creation of sterling silver comes from the early 1300s, when King Edward I ordered that all silver objects must meet the sterling standard of 92.5% pure silver, or sterling 925 (925 parts of silver per thousand). This is known as the sterling standard, and pieces that were then certified under this new rule would be stamped, or hallmarked to show their fineness. As well as being used to make jewellery, sterling silver is also incredibly versatile. Sterling silver has been and still is used for tablewear, including cutlery, pots and during the height of silver's popularity in the early 20th century, shoehorns. Musicians have also used the material to produce instruments including saxophones and flutes have been made using sterling silver, giving them a unique timbre. Sterling silver is now mainly used for jewellery. Peru is currently the world's largest silver producer, closely followed by Mexico, although silver is not confined to one continent, as it is also mined from as far afield as Russia and Australia. Silver is still a relatively cheap precious metal, based on current prices, silver is sold at around $18 per oz (May 2010), whereas gold sells at around $1140 per oz (May 2010). Sterling silver remains one of the most beautiful and versatile materials for jewellery, a timeless and elegant metal that is also widely available mean that after thousands of years, silver will never go out of fashion. Derek Rogers is a freelance writer who represents a number of UK businesses. For unique silver jewellery, he recommends Seriously Silver, one of the UK's leading suppliers of Silver Jewellery. 3
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Sterling Silver Jewelry Classic Simplicity By Sam Serio Sterling silver jewelry is synonymous with class and style in the world of fashion. Its versatility and flexibility make it a welcome and useful addition to any person's wardrobe. Sterling silver jewelry epitomizes classic simplicity in itself, but as the setting for gemstones or combined with other precious metals, the aesthetic value it lends to the wearer is inestimable. Pure silver by itself is too soft and would not be practical for jewelry and other ornamental objects. Sterling silver is made when another metal, such as copper, is added to the silver to make it hardy and tough. So while it is not as sturdy as stainless steel, sterling silver jewelry is nonetheless very durable and long-lasting. That is why a wide array of rings, necklaces, bracelets, cuff links, belt buckles, body jewelry and more are made from sterling silver. All sterling silver jewelry is marked as such, and sometimes the name of the designer or manufacturer is engraved on the piece. It is a highly reflective precious metal whose simple yet elegant look is appreciated by both the young and old, the famous and not-so-famous. Some celebrities adorned with sterling silver jewelry on television or in magazines include actresses Gwyneth Paltrow and Kristin Davis, musician Sheryl Crow, and hotel heiress and budding thespian Paris Hilton. Certain maintenance measures need to be taken to care for sterling silver jewelry. To prevent unsightly tarnishing, it should be washed with water and a mild detergent after it is worn, and since it is softer than some other precious metals, abrasion and shock to the piece should be prevented to avoid scratching or marring its surface. In the event that tarnishing does occur, sterling silver jewelry can be polished to restore it to its former sheen. Whether your dress of choice be casual jeans, practical office attire or a slinky, little black dress for a night out on the town, sterling silver jewelry is the perfect accessory. It adapts easily to all fashion trends without sacrificing the wearer's 6
personal sense of style. Its allure remains undiminished as it continues to evoke the idea of simple luxury. Sam Serio is an Internet Marketer, musician and a writer on the subject of jewelry and gemstones. For more information on jewelry and gemstones, we cordially invite you to visit http://www.morninglightjewelry.com to pick up your FREE copy of How To Buy Jewelry And Gemstones Without Being Ripped Off. 7
Your Member s Special When you purchase $200 or more of merchandise from us be sure to include the password INCADISCOUNT (so we know you're a qualifying subscriber). And you ll get the following FREE bonuses: * 10% of Your Order Total in FREE Jewelry of Your Choosing - Calculate 10% of your total order and that is how much free jewelry you'll receive. You choose whatever you wish from our website that does not exceed your percentage total. Example: You order $500 worth of jewelry. 10% of $500 is $50. You now have $50 credit you can use to add anything from our website to your order - for FREE! The retail value of free jewelry you receive can be worth the total amount of your order! (You cannot use more credits than you have. Credits expire immediately after payment; i.e. you can't collect credits. With your payment include the item number/s of the free merchandise.) * Free Vacation Voucher You ll be emailed a list of 31 vouchers you can use for heavily discounted vacations to international destinations. Choose the one you like best. Use it as much as you wish you can give it away as often as you like too. * 10 Jewelry Bags With your order we ll also include 10 handmade manta cloth jewelry bags with Incan/Peruvian designs. * 10 Friendship Bracelets - An assorted collection of these colorful items. * You ll be Entered to Win a Drawing for $100 of FREE Jewelry For every $200 in single orders your name will be entered in a drawing to win $100 worth of free jewelry at the end of the month. If you win you can choose what you want from our website and not pay a single penny not even shipping fees! * Inca Mystery Gift You ll also receive a surprise mystery gift! JUNE S DRAWING WINNER: Donald Eldridge, USA won 45 assorted agate rings worth $675.00 USD in retail value! He says: We get a lot of positive feedback from our customers, they like the jewelry and can't believe the prices we can sell it for! Home Page: http://www.wholesaleperuvianjewelry.com Don't forget to visit your Member's Area often for FREE information on how to sell jewelry, building your business, and more: http://www.wholesaleperuvianjewelry.com/members.html 8
Five Reasons to Buy Handmade Jewelry Handcrafted jewelry makes a lovely Christmas present for women and teen girls. Handcrafted jewelry is also often referred to as Artisan jewelry. Artisan jewelry is some of the most beautiful handmade jewelry in the world. With skilled craftsmen working hard to make it meaningful, this jewelry is desirable by women all over the globe. It excels store-bought, mass-produced jewelry in a number of ways. Here are five reasons why Handcrafted Jewelry is a wonderful gift, followed by five things that you should know about Peruvian Artisan Jewelry in particular. 1. You get what you pay for. While most handcrafted jewelry is more expensive than store-bought jewelry, it is also typically better constructed and from better materials. Cheap jewelry requires the use of cheap materials and fast, often careless, labor. 2. Human Touch. Most people value goods which are handmade over those which are machine made or produced by nameless people. Cheap jewelry does not become a family heirloom the way handcrafted jewelry does. 3. Sweat shops. Mass-produced jewelry is typically made in factories with poor working conditions, where labor laws and safety codes are often violated. When you buy handcrafted jewelry designed and created by an independent craftsman, you can be assured that your money is not going to further fuel child labor or sweat shops. 4. Microeconomics. When you support an artisan or artisan community, you are supporting people, not large businesses. Your money doesn't go to a rich CEO or celebrity spokes model; it goes to the person who made the jewelry. 5. A Living Wage. If you examine a $5 department store bracelet and calculate the store's markup, the middle-man's markup, the transportation costs, the material and overhead costs, and then the worker's labor, you can assume that the person who made it received no more than a few pennies for her labor. Artisans who sell directly or through a company that promotes socially conscious consumerism, can enjoy a living wage. Artisan Jewelry from Peru 1. Artisan Jewelry from Peru is made with natural materials by native people. 9
2. The silversmiths that are the creators of this wonderful jewelry work in family owned workshops, passing the traditions from generation to generation. 3. Each piece of jewelry has a special meaning to the craftsman that made it. Coming from a long history of craftsman tradition and using materials with a symbolic nature each piece deserves to become a keepsake. 4. Each piece of jewelry is handmade, making it unique in character. This means that you are wearing a piece of art, something that is hard to put a price on. 5. These pieces will last a lifetime and can be passed from mother to daughter through generations. Artisan jewelry is a meaningful gift, one that reflects not just your appreciation of the person who will be receiving it, but your understanding that she appreciates true beauty and meaning. 10
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