There are a few things that you are going to want to be aware of before you head out to buy a silver jewelry set. Silver has been used to make jewelry since the ancient times, and it is still one of the most popular types of jewelry in the world today. Silver looks great with almost all colors and skin tones, and is the favored choice of metal for engagement and wedding rings today.

Sterling Silver

If you are thinking about buying a silver jewelry set, one of the first things you need to know is what sterling silver is. Silver is a soft metal in its pure form, too soft to be used for jewelry and other items, and so it is then mixed with other metals to make it more durable and pliable for jewelry making, and a popular silver mixture is known as sterling silver.

Most of the time any silver jewelry set that you see will be made of sterling silver, but you have to be careful when you are buying a silver jewelry set because you want to make sure that it is authentic sterling silver and not a carbon copy. Just as you would if you bought a ruby jewelry set, when you are buying a silver jewelry set get a certificate of authenticity or other proof that you can.

Cleaning

Before you buy a silver jewelry set of any sort you are also going to need to know how to properly clean silver jewelry. This way you will be able to know how to clean the jewelry without tarnishing or otherwise ruining it.

Clean silver jewelry with a phosphate free detergent, and a low abrasive cleaner such as 3M Tarni-Shield Silver Polish will be perfect for removing light tarnish. Some people use toothpaste, but the best idea is to purchase a ready to use product that will provide you with the best results.

Price

You should be aware of the average price of a silver jewelry set before heading out to purchase one, and the good news is that sterling silver is beautiful but also very affordable. Sterling silver jewelry and components are within reach of nearly any budget, theirs and the budgets of individual jewelry artisans who create the silver jewelry that they love so much.

Over all the other types of metal the sterling silver is definitely one that you should consider first, and one that will be well worth the money spent.