Silver Butterfly Bead
Stella Jewelry

For consistently gorgeous butterfly jewelry, learn more about the silver in our collection! Our jewelry is made of 925 Sterling Silver, an alloy consisting of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper or zinc. A soft metal in its pure state, silver is made more consistent with this combination! Retaining all its panache while giving it a better consistency that can be worked, it’s not surprising that 925 silver is the most common silver alloy among silver fans! Besides its intense shine, silver has many qualities: it is one of the metals that are safe for the skin. Even better, it is used for curative purposes for its anti-bacterial properties. Unlike copper and iron, which tend to emit a strong odor upon contact with the skin, silver also possesses the property of being odorless.

On the other hand, silver is naturally sensitive to air, but no worries! The dark areas produced by oxing are very easy to remove!  Here are some grandma’s secrets for maintaining your silver butterfly jewelry: just brush it lightly with a lemon-soaked toothbrush! Another technique: put it to soak in white vinegar for 2 hours To finish, pass it under water and dry it with a cloth.

So, in order to prevent oxidation of this beautiful metal, some of our jewelry has been rhodium-plated or platinum-plated. These metals, which are sometimes more expensive than gold, help prevent oxidation while still being very close to its brilliance. Nevertheless, some people prefer pure sterling silver jewelry because they prefer the subtle shine of silver. Indeed, oxidized silver jewelry is an aesthetic in its own right! When slightly aged, silver is far from being devoid of elegance! 

Retro style or sparkling style, taste and colors are not up for debate!