It is no accident that silver is one of the metals used to denote achievement. A high rank in a class, winning a place in a competition, and doing well in an activity will earn you a silver medal. Silver is one of the most precious metals on earth. It is mined from deep within the earth, and the rough metal is then transformed into an object of beauty. An object made out of it, such as a silver bracelet, is automatically an object of high value. Aside from the intrinsic value of the element itself, these kinds of body adornment are crafted in the most exquisite manner by silversmiths and jewelry designers. One cannot simply ignore the white, lustrous, shining ornament when worn by a person of elegance and high style.
Fine silver jewelry comes in the form of brooches, pins, necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets. Because the material is highly ductile and malleable, a wide range of intricate designs have been made. A silversmith works by hammering gently on the soft metal. Only simple tools are needed in such a process. Casting can be done as well, but these require a kiln. Engraving on the metal is also possible. In some designs, precious gems such as diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires are set into the fine quality metal jewelry. A silver bracelet with an inlay of sparkling polished diamonds is a sight to behold. However, one must not forget that silver also lends itself well to a plain design. A very effective bracelet design is one where the material is left to shine on its own, without much embellishment.
Jewelry making is such a wide field. There are other materials and methods in the making of other types of jewelry. These include other precious metals in the same class as silver such as gold, platinum, and titanium. Bronze jewelry is also popular. Other gemstones and semi precious stones include the amethyst, the amber, opal, jade, and quartz. Then there are the beads of wood and seeds and modern synthetic material, the shells, stones, and bones. These other types of material can be easily made into jewelry by stringing them together. This type of jewelry making has given rise to a popular hobby, complete with jewelry kits and supplies. The products of these hobbyists are actually worn, and sometimes there is indeed a market for this kind of bead jewelry. Finely designed ones in this sub field of jewelry making are categorized as art jewelry, where design matter more than material. There are the categories such as the handcrafted, the handmade, the fashion jewelry, the costume jewelry, the antique jewelry, and more.
However, nothing can compare with fine jewelry and the silver bracelet in its blend of artistry and fine material. For elegance and simplicity, the simple sparkle of silver amid the intricate engravings or else the smooth shape of a silver bracelet’s design are more than enough ornamentation. This can be truly called top silver in the highest rank of body adornment.