Open Heart Pendant Necklace And Wave Chain

About this Item Sterling silver Open Heart pendant necklace. A beautiful gift for a special someone! Sophisticated 925-sterling silver rhodium plated alloy pendant; 18k white gold plated wave chain. 50cm long; Description "Open Loving Heart" Sterling silver pendant, Featuring an open .925 Sterling Silver heart combined with elegant 18K gold plated wave chain. Sterling Silver History Experts believe that silver alloy, used today as sterling silver, originated in continental Europe in the 12th century. Pure silver was found to be a soft and easily damageable material. When combined with other metals, most commonly cooper, it produced a tougher material that could be heavily relied on. Throughout the centuries, sterling silver was used as currency and for household items. It later became the material used in proper table setting between 1840 and 1940 throughout the west. During this period, companies began to experiment using sterling silver compositions in jewelry, easy to mold into intricate designs and luxurious to look at with its metallic finish. Today, sterling silver is widely used in all kinds of jewelry styles and shines as beautifully as other precious metals, with the benefit of affordable pricing. Sterling Silver Composition While pure silver can be combined with many different types of metals, sterling silver is created when combining pure silver with copper. N2-12