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Sterling Silver Jewelry is more Popular now than ever Before

Published

6 years ago

January 27, 2020

Sterling silver has a timeless appeal and durability and has become the metal of choice for modern jewelry. Manufacturers of exceptional jewelry pieces around the world have dispelled the myths around silver and have proven that it has the right malleability, beauty and durability to create trendy and exquisite marcasite pieces to be enjoyed by women globally.

Dispelling of a myth

For some people, fine jewelry can only be made of pure gold, but for most sterling silver has connotations of luxury which are found in the old English expression “born with a silver spoon in the mouth”.

Sterling silver is made with 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metal alloys and may be slightly cheaper than white gold, but makes an excellent substitute for many types of jewelry pieces.

These are the some of the reasons why most women (and men) prefer to have sterling silver in their jewelry box:

Durability

Sterling silver is far pricier than some artificial substitutes but it lasts a lifetime, even becoming family heirlooms. The best quality silver jewelry is made by reputable companies and will carry the sterling silver stamp on a hidden place on the item so that you can know its quality.

Trendy

Silver jewelry is almost always popular and with a few good pieces in your collection you can know that you will always have something trendy to wear. As a metal, silver is relatively soft and can be molded into various styles. Many people seem to think that silver is only suitable for earrings. There are literally thousands of options for designs that vary from the modern to antique looking. Silver can be set with stones, pearls and turned into lockets, bracelets, rings, pendants, and watches.

Exciting designs

Jewelry designers have a preference for working silver designs and that is why there is such a proliferation of beautiful pieces available for woman to build onto their jewelry collections. Silver collections can add class to any type of outfit and they can be matched with white gold or platinum pieces.

It can be worn by everyone

Silver jewelry designs have adapted to the needs of men who also prefer to wear rings, bracelets and necklaces made with silver.

Silver is nickel and lead free

For many women today, allergies to some base metals does not allow them to wear most of the inexpensive jewelry available. Nickel and lead can irritate the skin and cause allergic reactions. Besides pierced ears, more people today enjoy wearing piercings elsewhere. Both men and women can know that silver is the best choice for their piercings.

If you have ever worn a cheap pair of earrings and have felt sore after about an hour, this is because of a reaction to the metals used. Silver is a metal that hardly ever causes any reactions. Most silver jewelry has a copper alloy which is also highly unlikely to cause a reaction, and silver jewelry can be worn without worry.

Maintenance of silver jewelry

If not worn often, silver jewelry may tarnish, but that is not permanent and can be cleaned in a few simple steps. The more you wear your silver jewelry, the better as the oils from the skin help to keep the metal clean and shiny.

Restore the original shine of your silver with a silver cleaner and soft cloth which can be bought from most jewelers and grocery stores.

Affordability

All silver jewelry is an affordable investment that allows moment to build up an extensive jewelry box of beautiful pieces to alternate for any occasion without breaking the bank.

Silver and global demand

Mexico is still the leading producer of silver, followed by China and Peru. Besides its use for jewelry and coins, silver has other applications in electronics, printed circuits, dentistry and even photography.

The manufacture and exports of wholesale silver jewelry is an ever-growing industry. Thailand has overtaken India in silver jewelry exports, and Thailand’s leading jewelry manufacturer is Hong Factory, started in 1971. The family owned business designs and crafts exquisite original pieces that are exported to over 60 countries globally and are known for their scrupulous attention to the finest details.

According to Mr. Hong, a leader in wholesale silver jewelry in Thailand, “Our factory has served thousands of jewelers with wholesale silver and marcasite jewelry collection and the advanced OEM & ODM jewelry. We plan to continue offering our wholesale clients and their customers the same excellence of service with our excellent quality and designs.”

Today’s leading jewelry manufacturers know that they need to meet the demand of their discerning clients with cutting edge techonology, while also keeping up with the highest standards of sustainability and ethics demanded by the consumers of their products.

Lifestyle

Worrying About Your Tattoo Design? PRIC’D, The New Pre-Visualization Technology Got You Covered

Published

1 week ago

July 31, 2025

Michelle Langton

Photo courtesy of PRIC’D

By: Georgette Virgo

Sarah Mitchell stood nervously in front of the mirror contemplating the tattoo design she’d dreamed of wearing for years. Like many first-time tattoo clients, her excitement was tempered by uncertainty: would the design complement her shoulder as she imagined? Before she could further doubt, she decided to give PRIC’D a try, and to her surprise, this decision changed her uncertainty into confidence through the platform’s innovative pre-visualization technology.

Introducing a New Tattoo Experience

Many people find that getting a tattoo that doesn’t meet their expectations can be a devastating experience, both emotionally and financially. Many individuals spend months, sometimes years, planning their perfect design, only to be left with permanent artwork that fails to capture their vision. Clients often feel disappointed due to misaligned placement, poor consultation, or designs that don’t translate well from paper to skin.

Entrepreneur Kayhan Kiani saw this challenge and hopes to change this experience. Under his leadership, Kiani introduced PRIC’D, a platform streamlining the traditional tattoo consultation process by eliminating design uncertainty and lengthy waiting times through advanced technology.

Photo courtesy of PRIC’D

Clients can easily upload their tattoo designs, visualize them directly on a digital 3D model that matches their unique skin tone, and preview exactly how the artwork will appear on their body.

With this interactive 3D tattoo preview, clients have the flexibility to proceed, request specific adjustments, or explore entirely new design options. Once the final design is chosen, they receive an instant, accurate quote and can immediately book their appointment—all within the same seamless platform.

Photo courtesy of PRIC’D

“Many clients come to us with beautiful ideas but are hesitant about committing to permanent body art without seeing how it will look on their specific body type and placement,” explains Kiani. “PRIC’D’s pre-visualization technology eliminates this uncertainty, giving clients the confidence to proceed with their dream tattoos.”

Kiani believes that when the tattoo industry combines advanced technology with artistic excellence and unwavering professional standards, it creates an experience that transforms how people approach body art.

A Personalized Approach to Body Art

PRIC’D’s pre-visualization service is part of Kiani’s comprehensive consultation process under its premier tattoo company, INK’D London. The studio balances technological innovation with artistic proficiency. Its specialized artists, including experts in realism, portraits, blackwork, fine line work, and even Japanese Neo-Trad, use this technology to help clients refine their design choices and placement options.

When clients visit INK’D London, they work closely with dedicated consultants who guide them through the design process. With PRIC’D’s real-time size, placement, and orientation adjustments, clients can confirm that each tattoo suits the client’s body and vision. Because of this, high-profile clients have made INK’D London their home, and different artist collaborations have been featured there.

Kiani mentions, “Getting a tattoo should be a fun and seamless experience. We at INK’D, London, with our new platform, PRIC’D, eliminate all the what-ifs so our clients leave the shop satisfied with their new tattoos.”

Expanding the Best Tattoo Excellence Globally

This new pre-visualization tattoo technology represents Kiani’s commitment to establishing INK’D London as a global leader in body art. Allowing clients to preview their tattoo designs directly on their skin before any permanent ink is applied addresses a common concern among tattoo enthusiasts and first-timers. This technology enhances client confidence and showcases how INK’D London and PRIC’D merge unconventional solutions with traditional artistry.

Kiani mentions, “INK’D London with PRIC’D aim to redefine the perception of tattoos as part of self-expression and fashion globally by setting consistent quality standards in all of our procedures and introducing professional tattoo services to regions where they were previously unavailable.”

Please visit the PRIC’D website to learn more about the 3D tattoo preview.