925 Silver Jewelry – How is it Made? What is Recommended? Why 925? Is it Pure Silver? And More...

"Aharoni Import and Marketing" (the website operator) is essentially a company for the development, production, and wholesale marketing of 925 silver jewelry, stainless steel jewelry, and fashion jewelry. Our story began in 2005 with two brothers who had a passion and love for jewelry and Judaism.

Following this combination, we forged a collaboration in the field of producing silver jewelry with Jewish symbols (Judaica jewelry), and marketing them throughout the country and worldwide.
Over the years, we have created over 2000 different designs in the field of Judaica jewelry made of 925 silver.

I want pure silver jewelry! Is there such a thing?

We receive many calls from customers asking: "Is this pure silver?" "Is this solid silver?"
So if you mistakenly thought that the silver jewelry you love to wear, or your beloved luxury kitchenware, are made of pure silver, allow us to correct your misunderstanding.

The well-known silvery metal, silver, which you wear on your neck, hand, or finger, is soft in its natural form, similar to 925 gold jewelry. Therefore, it is somewhat difficult to process it into jewelry or other silver products in this form.

To give it an additional property that it is not naturally blessed with, which is hardness, it must be mixed with other metals such as copper, zinc, or platinum. Such a mixture is known as an alloy. Typically, about 7.5% of another metal is added.

This is why our silver jewelry, and our silver utensils, are in fact not pure silver, but 92.5% silver.

In fact, 99.9% silver jewelry can be found, marked as 999. However, production is not common and it is less shiny than 925 silver.

So what is silver? What is 925 silver or sterling silver jewelry?

Silver is a white metallic element, harder than gold, softer than copper. Represented on the periodic table of elements by the symbol Ag, silver is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity.

Historically, silver has played a prominent role in the production of jewelry and artifacts. Sterling silver or 925 silver is a silver alloy with a purity of 92.5%, with 7.5% added metal.

In other words, silver jewelry marked as 925 actually contains 92.5% silver by weight, and other metals, usually copper, at 7.5%.
The alloy is considered the most prestigious silver alloy, commonly used in jewelry production.

The reason for adding another metal to pure silver is that pure silver (999 silver) is not useful in the production of jewelry and utensils, as it is too soft. Therefore, other metals are commonly added to improve the metal's strength.

Besides copper, germanium, zinc, and platinum are also commonly used to prevent corrosive phenomena, but as long as the weight of silver in the alloy is maintained, it is still considered sterling silver.

The Importance of Silver:

Silver is relatively inexpensive today compared to other precious metals like gold or platinum. This might tempt one to believe it's not an important metal.

This is a false assumption! At times throughout history, silver was valued more than gold. When you consider the quantities of silver used in jewelry, its use far surpasses all other precious metals by a large factor.

This versatile white metal has also driven much more technological advancement in mining and metallurgy than its other precious metal cousins.

Entire economies have depended on its availability, and access to silver deposits has caused wars and, consequently, history. Silver is undoubtedly one of the most important metals used by humanity.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Does real silver tarnish? How to clean silver jewelry? What is 925 silver? How to prevent jewelry from tarnishing?

It must be understood that the tarnishing of silver jewelry is a natural and normal process for this metal. If the jewelry did not tarnish, it might not be made of silver. Silver tarnishes due to the oxidation of the metal with air.

When does 925 silver jewelry tarnish?

Indeed, silver tends to oxidize and tarnish in the following cases:
a. Upon contact with air (due to its natural humidity) or with harsh substances such as chlorine, acids, sulfur, chlorine, and seawater, an oxidation process begins, resulting in the tarnishing of the jewelry.
b. Upon contact with the body, especially in summer when humidity is high. Our bodies contain and release sweat, moisture, and acidity. Each person at different levels. Therefore, the same piece of jewelry will tarnish on one person but not on another.

Professional Solution for Cleaning Silver Jewelry

Can 925 silver jewelry come into contact with water?

You can shower with 925 silver jewelry. Water does not cause the jewelry to tarnish; on the contrary, it cleans and refreshes the silver (except for jewelry that incorporates special gemstones (turquoise, pearl, and obsidian) which lose their beauty and quality upon contact with water).

Therefore, it is even recommended to shower with women's jewelry. Water and soap clean the surface, thus neutralizing the effects that cause tarnishing.
Additionally, it is advisable not to store silver jewelry with other metals, but rather separately and in a closed place.

You can shower with silver jewelry. Water does not cause the jewelry to tarnish; on the contrary, it cleans and refreshes the silver (except for jewelry that incorporates special gemstones (turquoise, pearl, and obsidian) which lose their beauty and quality upon contact with water).

Therefore, it is even recommended to shower with the jewelry. Water and soap clean the surface, thus neutralizing the effects that cause tarnishing.
Additionally, it is advisable not to store silver jewelry with other metals, but rather separately and in a closed place.

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What is the price range for silver jewelry?

The price range is very wide!
The price, of course, depends on the country of manufacture, whether there is a setting, size, weight, and more.
925 silver jewelry can be purchased starting from only 19 ILS and up. Click here for all 925 silver jewelry available in stock!

How is 925 silver jewelry produced?

There are 3 main ways to produce 925 silver jewelry:
1. Castings: The most popular method for commercial production of silver/gold jewelry. First, a wax model is prepared. 2 methods for producing a wax model:
– Manual: By an artist specializing in wax production. Usually, a drawing/picture of the desired jewelry is provided with an explanation to the artist on how the finished jewelry should look (including dimensions for each part). The artist prepares the wax.

2. Machine: Usually, a drawing/picture of the desired jewelry is provided. It is then transferred to a computer artist to prepare a CAD file of the finished jewelry. This is then transferred to a 3D printer or a wax lathe to create the finished wax.

Once we have a perfect and smooth wax in the desired sizes, we proceed to produce a master. Every cast piece of jewelry requires a metal master from which a rubber mold can be made for consistent and repeated production of many wax pieces.

The wax needs to be sent to be transformed into a metal master. Once the metal master is obtained, a rubber mold can be made.

Wax is injected into the rubber mold, essentially creating a wax "tree" from the desired model(s) to be cast.

Once we have a beautiful tree ready, we place it in a sealed container and fill it with plaster. After the plaster hardens, we place it in an oven and essentially burn the wax inside the plaster. This creates an empty "tree" cavity – but without the wax.

After all the wax has been removed, we cast 925 silver into the plaster cavity, wait for the silver to harden, and then cool the silver with water. We break the plaster and remove the tree of 925 silver jewelry.

The next step is cutting the jewelry from the tree. Polishing the jewelry from excess material. Buffing and polishing. Setting and plating as needed.

2. Handmade: A popular method for producing small quantities or unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry. The production is literally by hand. Typically by sawing and cutting thin sheets of 925 silver. Bending and folding into shape. Soldering parts, and manual setting.

3. Stamping: This method is suitable for flat, thin, and lightweight jewelry. Most commonly used for various earrings. It works by cutting the jewelry into shape. Preparing a "block" with the jewelry's form, and cutting thin sheets of 925 silver into the desired shape.

Selected 925 Silver Jewelry Collections:
– For the 925 Silver Jewelry Collection (all silver jewelry) – Click here!
– For the 925 Silver Pendants Collection (all pendants) – Click here!
– For the 925 Silver Rings Collection (all rings) – Click here!
– For the 925 Silver Earrings Collection (all earrings) – Click here!
– For the Opal Stone Jewelry Collection (all jewelry) – Click here!
– Set Jewelry Collection (all jewelry) – Click here!