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4. YOU CAN BUILD A NEW JEWELRY COLLECTION IN NO TIME

The variety of sterling silver options available makes it easy to completely build or upgrade your jewelry collection.

Maybe you want to build a look around one of your more expensive statement pieces. Sterling silver complements most metals, so you don't have to worry about anything clashing.

Likewise, if you're looking for unique high-end pieces, sterling silver should be on your list. Designers use it to cast their most creative designs all the time.

One of the big perks of sterling silver is that it's not just popular with consumers -- it's also popular with designers.

People are excited to buy the latest styles that designers create, and designers are happy to keep creating new things.

Sterling silver jewelry is a win for both parties.

5. INCREDIBLE VERSATILITY

Sterling silver jewelry is appropriate no matter what the occasion may be.

Embellishing an ensemble for the Met Gala? Sterling silver. Dressing up a casual dinner outfit? Silver. PTA meeting? You get the idea...

You might even be able to wear the same piece for both occasions!

Why? Silver adds a classy touch to any look.

Its versatility even extends to how it looks with other metals.

Maybe you want to add sterling silver to a jewelry collection that already has a lot of white gold or platinum pieces. You don't have to worry that your new jewelry won't match your outfits as the old collection did.

In fact, you can even wear sterling silver jewelry with a white gold or platinum piece and still create a look that is put together. The colors are close enough that you won't look like you're mixing up jewelry. Instead, you'll create a new image that is uniquely you.

6. HYPOALLERGENIC JEWELRY

Unlike pieces that are made of inexpensive nickel, brass, or other base metals, which can irritate your skin, sterling silver jewelry doesn't contain metal additions that can cause an allergic reaction.

People who are allergic to metals such as nickel and or brass can wear sterling silver jewelry without much worry. This is especially important for accessories like earrings -- you can wear them without fear that a piercing will get infected.

The metal addition to sterling silver is usually copper, which isn't as likely to cause an allergic reaction.

Don your silver with confidence knowing that you won't face any consequences later.  

7. EASY TO MAINTAIN

As beautiful as silver is, many women have avoided it at some point for one reason -- tarnish.

It's disappointing to see a favorite piece suddenly look dirty or discolored after sitting in a jewelry box for just a bit too long.

All silver can tarnish with time, especially if it's not worn often.

Here's the good news -- wearing your jewelry can actually help prevent tarnish. The oils on your skin 'clean' the metal, which means you don't have to worry about that dirty look.

Even if your sterling silver jewelry does dull, there are easy ways to restore its original shine.

Most craft stores or hardware stores carry a varnish that will work with your silver. Cleaning your jewelry with varnish and a fresh cloth will get the silver sparkling before you know it.

Interested in learning more or starting your own sterling silver collection?