People have been wearing jewellery since they first walked the earth. Everywhere in the world, evidence of jewellery has been found dating back to prehistoric times. Over the centuries, the meaning of jewellery has changed, often to indicate the importance and status of the wearer.
And of course the first metal used as jelwellery is the silver natural metal as we called today 925 Sterling Silver. You find in this article more about this sterling silver and there oxidation terms.
What Exactly Does 925 Sterling Silver Mean?
As silver is a naturally occurring precious metal, it is extracted from the earth. That's why we use 925 sterling silver to make our jewellery. By South African standards, it is 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals called alloys. This means that silver is used and alloys are added, but in the silver, era copper is used.
Although the copper content is negligible, it gives the silver a high strength and makes it an ideal material for making our handmade rings, bracelets, and necklaces.
We use the highest quality 925 sterling silver sourced from approved suppliers in our manufacturing process. Sterling silver is susceptible to tarnishing from the addition of alloys, which is a natural phenomenon. For more information, see the Jewellery Care page.
925 Sterling Silver Seals
Most of our sterling silver jewellery is stamped Silvery 925. This is used as a seal of authenticity. The absence of the 925 hallmark does not mean that the item is not silver. We do not stamp items if this would detract from the aesthetics of the item or if there is insufficient space on the item, for example for links or mechanisms.
Details about How Oxidation Works
Our jewellery is made of 925 sterling silver. on our website you will find various items where you can choose the oxidation treatment for your jewellery. So, before you choose oxidation for personalization, you should know exactly what oxidation is.
Oxidation is the process by which sterling silver jewellery becomes discolored. Oxidation is achieved by immersing the object in ammonia. This discolors the silver metal and creates a fully oxidized, individual object. This finish is ideal for objects that require a masculine look or a vintage/aged look.
These oxidation processes are not permanent. It fades with time and wears, especially if it is constantly rubbed against other surfaces. For bracelets and rings, this also applies to the skin. After oxidation,
