Silver Bracelets

It is no accident that silver is one of the metals used to denote achievement. A high rank in a class, winning a place in a competition, and doing well in an activity will earn you a silver medal. Silver is one of the most precious metals on earth. It is mined from deep within the earth, and the rough metal is then transformed into an object of beauty. An object made out of it, such as a silver bracelet, is automatically an object of high value. Aside from the intrinsic value of the element itself, these kinds of body adornment are crafted in the most exquisite manner by silversmiths and jewelry designers. One cannot simply ignore the white, lustrous, shining ornament when worn by a person of elegance and high style.

Fine silver jewelry comes in the form of brooches, pins, necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets. Because the material is highly ductile and malleable, a wide range of intricate designs have been made. A silversmith works by hammering gently on the soft metal. Only simple tools are needed in such a process. Casting can be done as well, but these require a kiln. Engraving on the metal is also possible. In some designs, precious gems such as diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires are set into the fine quality metal jewelry. A silver bracelet with an inlay of sparkling polished diamonds is a sight to behold. However, one must not forget that silver also lends itself well to a plain design. A very effective bracelet design is one where the material is left to shine on its own, without much embellishment.