Silver anklets make such a great addition to your beachwear or a light casual summer dress. The delicate silver color looks good on many skin tones, pleasing the eye of the bracelet wearer as much as those of admiring passersby. But what is exactly the sterling silver, you could ask? Well, fine pure silver is known to be too soft for producing functional items. Today, silver is normally associated with copper to give it the necessary durability while preserving the beauty of this precious metal — and the resulting alloy is called sterling silver. Quality silver jewelry is thus stamped with a special fineness mark of "925", "Sterling" or "Ster".
The sterling alloy was first produced and used for commercial needs in continental Europe as early as the 12th century. While common nowadays, the denomination "sterling silver" still intrigues a bit, isn't it? The most credibly, this name comes from a late Old English "steorling", which meant "like a little star", as some of the early Norman silver pennies were embossed with such a small star. And yes, you guess it right: the name for British pound sterling is related to the same legend, as the composition of sterling silver was subject to official assay during the reign of Henry II.
In the last half of the nineteenth century and the first one of the last, sterling silver tableware became a must to set a proper table, both in Europe and America. Around the time of World War II, sterling silver somewhat fell out of favor as for the handmade flatware designed for fancy dinners. But in turn, it has regained its popularity being used for manufacturing fine jewelry. Necklaces, rings, and especially bracelets and elegant anklets are crafted today in this noble alloy, and this to our general pleasure!
We offer you the vast choice of anklets crafted from the superior sterling silver, and inspected for a fineness mark to ensure their highest quality. Our anklets are available in a number of widths going from less than 1mm to over 5mm. Some of them are a delicate simple chain while others are conceived as a unique intricate design. The anklets often come with a small hanging trinket attached, to a greater charming effect. Many of them are also adjustable, helping ensure a perfect fit and maximum comfort. |
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