Diamondwize Sale! Sterling Silver Gift of True Love [Large Size] Open Heart Pendant with 50cm, 18k WG Wave Chain Necklace [Sale Price]

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"Open Loving Heart" Sterling silver pendant, Featuring an open .925 Sterling Silver heart combined with elegant 18K gold plated wave chain. Sterling Silver History Experts believe that silver alloy, used today as sterling silver, originated in continental Europe in the 12th century. Pure silver was found to be a soft and easily damageable material. When combined with other metals, most commonly cooper, it produced a tougher material that could be heavily relied on. Throughout the centuries, sterling silver was used as currency and for household items. It later became the material used in proper table setting between 1840 and 1940 throughout the west. During this period, companies began to experiment using sterling silver compositions in jewelry, easy to mold into intricate designs and luxurious to look at with its metallic finish. Today, sterling silver is widely used in all kinds of jewelry styles and shines as beautifully as other precious metals, with the benefit of affordable pricing. Sterling Silver Composition While pure silver can be combined with many different types of metals, sterling silver is created when combining pure silver with copper. Sterling silver jewelry can be composed with different amounts of copper but is most often seen with the .925 stamp, meaning that the composition is of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper. This has been found to be a good combination for maintaining the silver's durability without harming its sparkle.Care: Avoid contact with harsh chemicals such as bleach, ammonia, or chlorine. To avoid scratches, store silver in a lined jewelry box or pouch, as it is prone to tarnish as it naturally reacts with sulfur or hydrogen sulfide in the air. Cleaning and wearing silver jewelry regularly will prevent this and help maintain its shine. Immediately upon noticing any discoloration, use a gentle polish made specifically for removing tarnish.