Introduction
Ancient Incas believed the Moon to shed tears of it, the Shetland Celts thought the northern lights contained threads of it and the early Pacific islanders of the Southern hemisphere alleged that all the stars in the heavens were composed of it.

Silver, second only to gold as a popular symbol of status and wealth, is one of the most romantic and sought after of all the precious metals captivating mankind with its lustrous beauty from the beginning of time.

Silver has called to man, compelling him to search out its superior properties, to the most distant and treacherous corners of the globe. In return for silver's riches man elevated the precious metal amongst the heavens, appropriating its qualities to the Gods, Planets, even naming a country after it: Argentina.

Silver, offering the best value of all precious metals, has seen ages come and go. But unlike gold, Silver has gained popularity not just as a item of adornment, but also as man's best friend, lending its superior strength, malleability and ductility to a thousand and one purposes: Photography, Money, Health, Transport, Communication, Utility…

All metals are prized, but few are precious as well

Cleaning and Polishing
Over time, Sterling Silver will develop a mellow patina caused by 'Oxidization', which results in an 'Antique' look where tarnish builds up in the fine details giving your Sterling Silver jewelry a beautifully unique air. You may or may not appreciate this aspect; you should consider this before making any attempts at cleaning your jewelry.
o The best way to preserve and encourage the tarnished 'Antique' look to Sterling Silver jewelry can be done by not cleaning the jewelry with water, and not wearing the jewelry in the shower or bath.
o The best way to prevent tarnish is to wear your Sterling Silver jewelry as often as possible.
o If your Sterling Silver does become tarnished, it is easily restored to its former glory by using warm water with a mild soap, rinsing it and then making sure to thoroughly dry it with a fine soft cloth. Soaking is discouraged.
o Use a soft cloth, similar to the cloth provided with spectacles, in light even strokes for cleaning the wider surface area, and cotton buds or Q-tips in the same manner for getting in to more difficult corners.
o Never use tissues or hard brushes, including toothbrushes, when cleaning or polishing your sterling Silver, as they will leave scratch marks. This is especially important if there are gemstones such as pearls mounted into your jewelry.
o Polishing should be done quickly, and all traces of polish should be removed afterwards. Leaving traces of polish behind can dull the design by clogging engraved areas.
o Silver pastes, treated polishing cloths or other Sterling Silver cleaning materials should be used under the guidance of your local jeweler, this is especially true if there are gemstones as these chemicals can destroy them.