Sterling Silver Jewellery

Sterling silver is a beautiful option for silver jewellery pieces. Silver in its purest form is too soft and malleable to maintain its shape and withstand daily wear, which means many silver pieces are actually alloys, each with varying silver content. At Michael Hill, our silver jewellery is always crafted in sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver.

While sterling silver jewellery is popular for its lustre and durability, it is also hypoallergenic—which means it is easy to wear, even for those with sensitive skin. Pairing well with any type of gemstone, sterling silver will be a lasting choice in your jewellery collection.

You can absolutely wear your sterling silver jewellery every day, just do so with care. It's actually beneficial to wear your sterling silver jewellery regularly, as the oils in your skin and the friction caused by wear can help to prevent tarnishing. As with all fine jewellery, we recommend removing your sterling silver jewellery—like your sterling silver chains, earrings, rings, bracelets, or watch—before swimming, showering, handling chemicals, or doing strenuous activities.

The main difference between silver and sterling silver is their compound makeup. Pure silver is extremely soft and malleable, and therefore only used in selected jewellery, such as necklaces. Sterling silver, while not 100% silver, is an alloy which provides the ideal balance of purity and durability, made up of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper, making it much more durable than pure silver.