About Silver
Besides representing status and wealth, silver has been one of the most spectacular of all the precious metals. People have been astonished by its beauty from the beginning of time. Silver has often been surrounded by mystery. The Incas of Peru called it "the tears of the moon" and the Chinese believed that a silver locket hung around a child's neck would ward off evil spirits.

Cleaning
Silver should be cleaned with warm soapy water. Silver cleaners may be used with caution, but always read the label.

Sterling
Sterling silver is 92.5% Silver and 7.25% Copper. It is popular for use in jewelry because of its attributes of light color, strength and malleability. It is the most glittering metal on Earth.

Names:
English: Silver
French: Argent
German: Silber
Italian: Argento
Latin: Argentum
Spanish: Plata

Basic Information:
Symbol: Ag
Atomic number: 47
Mass: 107.868
Melting Point: 961.93 C (1235.1 K)
Number of Protons/Electrons: 47
Number of neutrons: 61
Crystal Structure: Face-centered Cubic
Color: silver
Hardness: 3.25 mohs