On the wholesale market, silver may sell for barely a little more than a dollar per gram.
When you are out shopping for sterling silver jewelry, make sure to look for the 925
stamp, which indicates that it is in fact sterling silver. Also, it's a good idea to ask
for the exact weight in grams so you can calculate how much they are charging you per gram.
There are some stores of more prestige, such as Tiffany's, which will sell fine silver
jewelry for barely a little less than the market price for gold. However, their products
usually have better finish, which results in higher quality and more shine overall. Whether
or not this is worth the price difference, you are the one to decide.