SILVER HAS BEEN THROUGH A SERIES OF RENAISSANCES THROUGHOUT JEWELRY HISTORY: in Victorian times, it was more valuable than platinum. Today, it’s a flexible staple, appearing frequently in both everyday designs and staggering statement pieces. Silver’s ease and versatility ensure that it will never be irrelevant.
Kaura Jewels (ABOVE)
Balance ring in silver with yellow and blue sapphires and white diamonds. (818) 441-6995, kaurajewels.com. $450
Whimsical Figural Styles Connect With Customers
Silver’s lightness makes it an excellent material for figural designs, while its affordability means that it can sell whimsical pieces that shoppers might not feel able to justify at a gold or platinum price point. These designs take advantage of silver’s unique properties to convey recognizable figures, from flowers to felines.
Silverella
NYC Scout ring in silver.
$85
(917) 589-7535, silverella.nyc
Nicole Barr
Necklace in sterling silver with vitreous enamel, white topaz, and freshwater pearls.
$295
(877) 810-7312, nicolebarr.com
OHM Beads
Official licensed Grumpy Cat sterling silver bead compatible with all European style bead bracelets.
$50
(888) 646-7411, ohmbeads.com
Silver Continent
Silver initial charm with diamonds.
$500
(917) 400-2270, silvercontinent.com
Kelim
Necklace in sterling silver.
$450
(301) 448-7367, kelimjewelry.com
Sterling Reputation
Adjustable sterling silver lariat bracelet with rhodium finish.
$149
(954) 578-1880, sterlingreputation.com
CITIMI
Los Angeles city ring in sterling silver.
$129
+39 (334) 903-2061, citimijewelry.com
Hollis Bahringer
Officially licensed Star Wars toggle clasp bracelet in sterling silver.
$260
(866) 507-2537, salesone.org/license
LJ Cross
Sterling silver ring with diamonds (0.26 TCW).
$2,200
(212) 472-5050, ljcrossny.com
Abstract Looks
The brightness and workability of silver make it an ideal metal for playing with form. These abstract pieces don’t strive to be literal representations of anything in particular. Some offer an avant-garde interpretation of an object or concept, others are just pure design.
Adel Chefridi
Sterling silver pendant necklace with rubies, enhanced with nostalgia etching and star beading.
$525
(866) 428-8777, chefridi.com
SheBee
Multicolored sapphire and tourmillated quartz necklace set in silver with rhodium and yellow gold plating.
$2,750
(212) 222-1022, shebee.com
Artistry
Flower design pendant necklace in rhodium plated sterling silver.
$60
(888) 674-3250, artistrylimited.com
Gurhan
Cuff bracelet in white and blackened sterling silver layered with 24K yellow gold.
$1,550
(646) 795-1208, gurhan.com
Elizabeth Garvin
Earrings in oxidized sterling silver with 18K yellow gold and gray diamonds.
$3,650,
(212) 420-9470, elizabethgarvin.com
Kauge by Kothari
Earrings in hollow formed sterling silver with inverted black diamonds.
$480
(510) 452-5600, kaugebykothari.com
Grace
Silver pendant on red leather.
$325
(505) 780-5611, wearyourgrace.com
Kristen Dorsey
Yaupon earrings in sterling silver, pink sapphire, and faceted Ethiopian opal.
$610,
(310) 489-3763,kristendorseydesigns.com
Gabriel & Co.
Silver ring with rock crystal and blue jade.
$225
(212) 519-1400, gabrielny.com