Sterling silver is popular for jewelry making because it is relatively inexpensive for
both manufacturers and consumers alike. There are more styles and designs in sterling silver
jewelry than any other form.
One major downside of silver jewelry is, unlike gold, platinum, and titanium, silver will
tarnish and dull over time no matter where you store it. It's a natural reaction with
the oxygen presence in the air. The best thing to do is to have a
stock of silver tarnish removers ready at hand. Many commercial products are available
for this purpose.
