Sterling Silver Cross Necklaces. The Best Buy!

Sterling Silver Cross Necklaces



Silver Cross Necklace

How are sterling silver cross necklaces the best buy? What about gold cross necklaces? Are they any better of a buy, won't they last longer than a silver cross necklace?
To answer these questions we need to look at what "silver" is and what "gold" is. When it comes to jewelry neither is typically used. Both are precious metals and in their pure form the are very malleable or soft. The can bend or change shape over time.

To solve this problem jewelers hundreds of year ago developed alloys to strengthen them. In the case of silver their is just one alloy called sterling silver. 7.5% of the alloy is not silver. Typically they add copper, tin or zinc to the mix which hardens the silver and allows it to retain its shaped.

Have you ever wondered what the difference between 10k, 14k or 24k gold is?  It is the degree of pure gold.  Even 24k gold isn't pure gold but it is the closest thing to pure gold.  The difference is made up of an alloy. This gives it firmness. I have a family heirloom 10k gold ring and it is about 80 years old and the circle is misshaped due to wear by my grandfather and me.

So the question is how are sterling silver cross necklaces or any type of sterling silver jewelry better than gold cross necklaces?  Because they are precious metals they will both last forever. So that's not an issue.  So how is a sterling silver cross necklace better than a gold cross necklace? 

Two answers. First they are an affordable precious metal.  The last 12-15 years precious metals have been on a steady rice.  That cost is reflected in the price of a cross necklace.  Gold cross necklaces are very pricey. Sterling silver prices have gone up as well but despite the increase of price you can buy four to five sterling silver cross necklaces or more for the price of a gold cross necklace.

The next issue on what makes sterling silver cross necklaces a better buy is that because of the cheaper price there are countless more selections and designs to choose from with the sterling silver cross necklace. Take for instance the cross necklace shown above. Very simple and very popular. But there are countless other types of sterling silver cross necklace that are very decorative like the Celtic cross necklace.

So I think I have made my case as to which is the better buy. The only thing I cannot account for is your personal taste. If you prefer gold then go for it. But Another note to make about sterling silver Celtic cross necklaces or any other type of silver cross necklace...They go well with anything because of the neutral color.  So if you want the best prices for quality cross necklaces and a fantastic selection then silver cross necklaces are just right for you.