CONSUMERS MAY HAVE turned to silver to escape the skyrocketing gold price, but now they’ve remembered how much there is to love about this adaptable bright white metal. Silver’s lightness and versatility mean that it works wonderfully in an almost infinite number of designs, while its relative affordability makes shoppers feel savvy for choosing it over gold.

(image above) Jewelry by Anatoli Jewelry in rhodium-finished sterling silver with 18K gold vermeil includes necklace, $365; earrings, $365; and ring, $295. For more information, call (888) 505-3033, email [email protected] or visit anatolijewelry.com. Model: Katia Michalopoulos; Photographer: Alain Simic

Sterling Style

Silver’s lower price point makes it ideal for both jewelry brands and customers wanting to experiment with cutting edge creations, meaning that this category carries some serious design firepower. These sterling styles aren’t overly elaborate, but their precise lines and sleek silhouettes make them the chicest of the chic.

Zina Sterling Silver

Sterling silver cuff bracelet.

(310) 286-2212 ext. 117, zinasterling.com

$975

Lafonn

Platinum-bonded sterling silver earrings with simulated diamonds (0.50 TCW).

(855) 2-LAFONN, lafonn.com

$205

Lindley Gray

Sterling silver cuff bracelet.

[email protected], lindleygray.com

$425

Korite

Sterling silver necklace with ammolite (21 mm).

(403) 287-2026, korite.com

$2,015

Joryel Vera Fine Silver Jewelry

Silver pendant necklace with blue topaz.

[email protected], joryelverawholesale.com

$400

Carina Hardy

Sterling silver ring.

[email protected], carinahardy.com

$225

Daniella Samper Jewelry

Sterling silver earrings with jade.

[email protected], daniellasamper.com

$750

Whimsical Wonders

Nothing’s better than figural finds for jewelry that help customers form an instant connection! These whimsical wonders will appeal to customers with a sense of humor and romance, appealing to those who like the story they tell with their jewelry to have a visually literal interpretation as well as a metaphorical one.

Kabana 925 Jewelry

925 sterling silver brooch.

[email protected], kabana925.com

$198

Heather Guidero Jewelry

Oxidized sterling silver earrings with mother of pearl.

[email protected], heatherguidero.com

$770

OHM

Sterling silver charm bracelet.

[email protected], ohmbeads.com

$180

Ania Haie

Rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver bracelet with mother of pearl and cubic zirconia.

[email protected], anatolijewelry.com

$79

KIL NYC

Sterling silver ring.

[email protected], kil-nyc.com

$275

Elaine Chong

Sterling silver and enamel ring with diamonds.

[email protected], elainechongdesigns.com

$760

Aida Bergsen Jewellery

Oxidized 925 silver and 18K yellow gold locket necklace with diamonds (14.93 TCW), garnets (1.05 TCW), and rubies (0.50 TCW).

[email protected], aidabergsen.com

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