| Silver has been considered a precious metal since | | | | style that works with most outfits and is available |
| its first use in ancient times, and silver bracelets | | | | in the widest variety. These chain-style bracelets |
| have always been popular for adornment, for | | | | can become charm bracelets by adding |
| both men and women. But before I discuss the 5 | | | | adornments to the chain links or may be worn as |
| most popular silver bracelet designs, let's review | | | | a plain silver accent. These are great for |
| what "sterling silver" is because the term is often | | | | engagement gifts as well as coming-of-age. |
| misunderstood. Sterling silver, or standard silver, is | | | | Charm bracelets: Popular in most metals, but the |
| an alloy of 92.5% silver with 7.5% copper. This | | | | affordability of silver has made these bracelets a |
| combination is harder than pure silver which allows | | | | fashion trend as well as a collector's item for |
| for more durability with regard to jewelry. Much | | | | travelers. Many tourist stops now have charms |
| sterling silver jewelry is plated with a thin coat of | | | | available with symbols of the area, such as the |
| fine silver to give it a shiny finish. Pure silver does | | | | Eiffel Tower from Paris or a double-decker bus |
| not tarnish, but sterling silver does. So I conclude | | | | from London. These were very popular in the |
| this article with some tips about taking care of | | | | mid-20th century and have recently become |
| sterling silver jewelry. | | | | popular again, especially with young teens. |
| Popular Sterling Silver Bracelet Designs | | | | Other kinds of charm bracelets are simple silver |
| Silver bracelets include varying styles such as | | | | bracelets with a single charm such as a gold-filled |
| bangle, cuff, link, chain, and charm bracelets. Each | | | | pearl or a gemstone that has a special meaning to |
| have their own appeal and also their own types | | | | the recipient. These bracelets can be found with a |
| of customers. If you are considering giving a silver | | | | single charm or with an assortment of stones and |
| bracelet as a gift, review these designs and their | | | | even with engraved tokens made popular in the |
| "target" audience. | | | | Victorian era. |
| Bangle bracelets: These available in designs varying | | | | Taking Care of Sterling Silver Jewelry |
| from smooth finishes to textured, patterns, and | | | | Now that we understand the basics of silver |
| painted styles. Popularity of bangle and cuff | | | | bracelets, how easy is it to maintain them? Caring |
| bracelets encourage wearing multiple bracelets at | | | | for silver is simple when a bit of caution is used. |
| the same time. Popular with teens and currently | | | | Any time contact with sprays and lotions such as |
| the Hollywood starlet scene. Great for the young | | | | hair spray, body lotions, and sun block can be |
| at heart! | | | | avoided is beneficial for jewelry. Always remove |
| Cuff bracelets: These trendy bracelets are wider | | | | silver bracelets before working with bleach, |
| than bangles and have an opening on one side to | | | | ammonia, alcohol or finger nail polish removers. |
| slide onto the arm. Silver cuff bracelets can be a | | | | Many of these every day chemicals can cause |
| tasteful gift for an older woman, but they are | | | | the silver to tarnish. |
| also more expensive that other types. Another | | | | Simply wearing silver on a regular basis can keep |
| popular, but less expensive, type of cuff bracelet | | | | it from tarnishing deeply. Proper storage of silver |
| is granulated, creating a playful shimmer of light. | | | | bracelets is also key to keeping tarnish away. A |
| This bracelet is currently trendy with celebrities, | | | | storage drawer or cabinet made for jewelry |
| such as Linsay Lohan. | | | | storage is a good choice since they provide the |
| Link bracelets: These are closely woven pieces | | | | cool, dry, air-tight spaces that work best. Even |
| that have an intricate design but are smoothly | | | | zippered plastic bags can be a good solution, |
| crafted to lay flat along the arm. A wonderful | | | | especially if anti-tarnishing strips are added. |
| example of a detailed link bracelet is the Byzantine | | | | If the bracelet hasn't been worn for six months |
| style link bracelets, which has a mysterious aura | | | | or more minor cleaning might be required, but |
| due to the historically accurate linking knots. For | | | | sometimes all that is needed is a gentle rubbing |
| men, a tightly knit link bracelet that resembles | | | | with a soft cloth. For more detailed cleaning of |
| chainmail is popular with many men, thanks to the | | | | silver bracelets a soft bristled toothbrush and a |
| resurgence of Roman culture in our movies and | | | | little t.l.c. can go a long way. Remember to be |
| fictional diversions. | | | | gentle and use caution when cleaning any jewelry. |
| Silver chain bracelets: Perhaps the most classic | | | | When in doubt, consult a professional. |