Sterling Silver Earrings

Sterling silver earrings offer the same visual looks as white gold and cost only a fraction of the price, they are durable and made using 92.5% solid sterling silver,

Available in a range of styles and sizes, the popular choice of sterling silver earrings are in the shapes of hoops and studs,

All the earrings at Amour Silver are made 925 sterling, these earrings are not plated so the silver will not rub off,

Hoop earrings are round in shape and can range in size from a few millimetres to 3 or 4 inches and even bigger, the thickness is usually depended upon the earring size as weight is the main factor,

Silver hoop earrings can be found plain with no patterns and offer a high polished finish, while other can offer an etched pattern or have lines or semiprecious stones added,


The price for one pair of sterling silver hoop earrings is dependant upon the weight and the time a pair takes to create,

when picking a pair of silver hoop earrings it is worth checking to see if the stones are set and not glued, as set stones are held to the earrings by tiny sterling silver claws, these claws will ensure that you stones do not come loose,

Hoop earrings with cubic zirconia stones are also a popular choice as the earring is enhanced with light reflecting fashionable looks from the cubic zirconia,

Hoop earrings can have different closings, some offer a pin that interlocks into a hollow circle end, others can have a crab lock where the pin clips into the lock and as held by a pincher on either side,

Sterling silver Chandelier earrings offer a sophisticated and exotic look, they grab the attention of many people by their design, and show off a strong asian origin,

Chandelier earrings often use a french or fish hook to hold them to your ears, then there usually is a section that hangs below this offer a triangle style design with the pointed end pointing towards the top, below this you should find dangling gemstones or silver shapes that offer that chandelier effect,

Next is the stud earring, this earring is very popular with both males and females, a stud earring has a thick front which can be a shape of a love heart, butterfly or a letter etc., or it could be a gemstone such as cubic zirconia, garnet or a diamond, and even just a plain moulded silver ball,

The thick front is then connected to a post which much more thinner and narrower this is used to pass through the hole of where the ear has been pierced, and then has a butterfly clip is attached the hold the earring in place to stop the earring coming loose,

when choosing a sterling silver stud earring with a cubic zirconia it is always best to make sure that the cubic zirconia is set in a strong crown, some earrings offer a very weak and thin crown and the claws of the crown can come loose which will event with the stone being lost,

Stud earrings should have a strong crown by all means, this can be reflected within the price of earrings but it is always worth asking if the crown holding the stone is of strong build,

With the fashion earrings at Amour Silver they nearly all offer the post, fish hook or a french hook and are not the clip on style,

Clip on style sterling silver earrings can come in two designs, one is where a post is attached and you place the post through your pierced hole and release the spring clip which then hold the earring to your ear, these are ok but can be uncomfortable to wear,

The next is the clip on without the post, these can be worn by people who do not have their ears pierced, again this can be uncomfortable and can result with the earring being lost as the clip on lacks the support of a post,

Choosing the right earrings is also worth keeping in mind, choose a style that suits you and your profile,

You do not want to wear super large earrings that are heavy if you have a small frame, this could make you look of balance and make the earrings look even larger,

Another good thing to keep in mind is not to have the earrings touching your shoulders, people do this you would be amazed,

Spiral drop sterling silver earrings are not a good idea for people with long curly hair as the hair can get tangled in with the earring,

To pick the right pair of sterling silver earrings, look at the image of the earrings you like and check the measurements and even the weight, then with the image still pictured in your mind stand in front of a mirror and imagine you are wearing them,

Next use a tape measure to determine the size, hold the measure by your ear lobe and work out the drop, if all seems fine then make that purchase, if in doubt rest on it and think what they would suit,

Cleaning your earrings and pierced holes

A good idea is to rinse fine earrings in rubbing alcohol and leaving them to dry each time you take them off.

The most common complication is a low grade bacterial infection of the channel through the ear lobe, this can usually be cleared up if the sterling silver earring is removed and cleaned with rubbing alcohol three times a day.

Also apply an antibiotic ointment to the post before reinserting it, If this doesn't bring improvement in a few days, contact your health care provider.

Prevent infections by cleaning the earring, clean the post and the ear lobe by rubbing alcohol each morning before insertion.

Apply the clasp loosely to prevent any pressure on the ear lobe.

The earring should have an air space on both sides. Air needs to enter the channel to keep it dry. The pressure from tight earrings reduces blood flow to the ear lobe and sets it up for infections.

Remember that dangling earrings can lead to a torn ear lobe, take them off when playing sports, boating or jet skiing, washing the hair or handling young children who might pull on them.

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