New Designs in Sterling Jewelry for Spring 2011

Jewelry is like cars.  New designs come out every season, and the Spring 2011 season looks interesting.  Just when you think that there are no more designs available, you get this. Take this Fallon designed necklace, Sterling Silver rope with a lobster claw clasp.  The general design has been done before.  Remember the old Bollo ties that cowboys wore.  This is a take off on that.  Rather interesting.  Sterling Canyon will be looking into new designs to add to our catalog. Who likes this?  Let Sterling Canyon know.  Looking for opinions from our faithful customers. Shoot us an email at customerservice@stcanyon.com.

Bizarre Jewelry from Sevan Bicakci

I found this rather interesting.  Not Brooke Shields and jewelry designer Sevan Bicakci, but the bracelet that Brooke is wearing.  Rather bizarre in appearance.  Looks like she took her hand out of an octopus tank. That is a very large natural pearl with diamond encrusted tentacles emanating from it.  Bicakci is known for his elaborate rings, but this is a stepping out point for him. Sterling Canyon doesn't carry anything that strange, but does offer highly designed bracelets at affordable prices.

What Happens to Silver Happens to Sterling Silver Jewelry

For you financial gurus out there who have not noticed the metals market lately, the price of silver closed at $28.88 per ounce today.  Like gold, silver is also on the rise.  Like any other commodity, finished products like silver jewelry increase in price as the raw materials increase.  I had to increase some of my prices on silver jewelry today.  One clue whether "silver"jewelry in real is in the price.  At $30 per ounce, real silver or Sterling Silver will become more expensive.  It is predicted that by the end of 2011, silver may approach $100 per ounce. A $10.00 Sterling Silver bracelet is not Sterling Silver.  At the most, it is silver electroplated.  Don't be fooled into buying cheap silver jewelry.  It ain't silver. Sterling Canyon will continue to offer fine Sterling at affordable prices. We'll do what we can to maintain the best prices for you.

Don't Let Your Sterling Silver Grow Up To Be Tarnished

Every jewelry box has or should have Silver jewelry in it.  If yours doesn't, you have been deprived of some of nature's simple beauty. You probably told yourself or someone told you to stay away from Sterling Silver because it tarnishes.  Bah!  Yes Sterling Silver tarnishes if you are careless or lazy.  But it doesn't have to be that way.  Show the world who you really are and buy some Sterling Silver jewelry. Many quality Sterling Silver pieces have a special clear coating on them like Rhodium that is a by-product of platinum.  It is very hard and protects the Silver from the oxidizing power of the air or harsh chemicals. Sulfur and ammonia are two of these harsh chemicals and are found in your perspiration.  Every time you handle the Silver jewelry, simply wipe it off with a jewelers cloth.  The online jeweler Sterling Canyon provides a jewelers cloth free of charge to all customers.  Never bath your jewelry in a cleaning solution.  Just wipe it clean each time its handled.  Just a few seconds with save you a lot of time later. And keep your jewelry looking new for many years. 

Buying a Silver Necklace from your Cell Phone?

More and more retail industry news touts the newest fad of buying things from your cell phone.  Why would someone buy something using a cell phone?  If you're standing around with friends, it may be a good way to impress them.  On the other hand, it could be a big headache in the making.  Cell transmissions are not the securist form of communication.  It doesn't take much to swipe that credit card number out of thin air.  Jewelry websites are beginning to offer purchasing by cell phone.  Buy a $1500 ruby necklace after examining it on a 2 x 2 inch screen.  Wisdom says it is foolish. Sterling Canyon will never offer its jewelry over the cell phone.  You can twist our arms until they break off.  You can always be assured that Sterling Canyon will never follow such fads.  Don't be one who does.

Is That A Real Sterling Silver Necklace?

What kind of question is that to ask a beautiful woman.  That question deserves a slap in the face. So I'll ask it. Is that a real Sterling Silver necklace?  Courtney Cox would not wear fake.  From a distance, her necklace looks stunning.  To tell if the necklace, and in particular the pendant is real Sterling Silver, there has to be a stamp on the back of the piece as .925.  A stamp like this is required by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).  Sterling Silver is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper or other metal.  If it is silver plated, it must be labeled as such.  If there is no label or stamp on the jewelry piece, take it back to Walmart for a refund before your wife or girl friend sees it.  Then go on line and buy the highest quality Sterling Silver necklace from Sterling Canyon. You want to avoid the slap in the face don't you?

Cheap Sterling Silver and Gemstone Jewelry Set with Colored Glue!

"I love you dear."  You give her the box.  She smiles, then quickly opens it.  Inside is a beautiful Tanzanite bracelet.  The one she has always wanted.  She reaches over to give you a big kiss.  "Oh, what was that?"  A Tansanite gemstone is sitting on the floor.  The bracelet setting is empty.  What a nightmare! Too many unsuspecting husbands fall for this while shopping at the big box department store.  The Gemological Institutes of America is warning people to be careful this holiday season. Don't be a sucker for bright colors and low prices. You get what you pay for. A Tanzanite bracelet for $69 will be no doubt fake. Using colored glue in the setting darkens the stone and makes it look more valuable than it actually is. Sterling Canyon offers the finest in gemstone jewelry. And no colored glue. Guaranteed.