Author Archives: Ruth Atkins

What is silver? Everyone knows what silver is right? But have you ever wondered what the marks on your silver jewellery actually mean? Understanding Sterling Silver vs. Pure Silver When buying silver jewellery, might come across terms like “sterling” or … Continued

Why is my silver black? Oxidation is a natural chemical reaction. When sterling silver jewellery comes into contact with the air or other substances it reacts with sulphur and forms silver sulphide, which is black. This is sometimes known either … Continued