Silver bracelets are a great way to show
off your unique style, and Fraser Ross wants you to know that we have the very
best sterling silver chain jewellery in Australia. Silver and gold have always
been the most coveted precious metals in the world, but there's something
different about silver that draws people to it. Maybe it's the rich history of
silver, or perhaps some people are mesmerized by the legend behind it. Whatever
the reason, silver is sure to remain highly popular with collectors and
consumers alike.
The History Of Silver
Shortly after the discovery of
copper around 4200 B.C., silver began to be used as a currency in ancient
civilizations. Gold had been discovered nearly a thousand years before. The
epicenter of silver production was around Greece and Crete, but some locations
in the East were seeing spikes in the amount of silver being unearthed. The
silver mining capital of the world became Spain in about 100 A.D., and a wealth
of countries were discovered to have silver from 750 A.D. to 1200 A.D..
In 1492, the largest discovery
of silver deposits was made in the New World. Silver mining exploded from
there, and soon 85% of the world's silver production was on the North American
continent, particularly in Mexico. Parts of Central and South America were also
crucial to the world's silver supply in countries like Peru and Bolivia. Today,
the world's silver mines produce over 671 million troy ounces yearly.
The Legend Of Silver
Have you ever wondered where the
mysticism surrounding silver came from? Many cultures believed that silver had
properties that could repel monsters and evil spirits. The most famous silver
myth is the “silver bullet” that could kill a werewolf. It was also said to be
able to kill witches and oust vampires masquerading as humans.
Many goddesses in various
cultures are depicted with silver arrows or are associated with silver in some
other way. The Greek goddess Artemis is one good example, but Hindu and Islamic
goddesses also use silver as a calling card. It's even said that Egyptians
considered their bones to be made of silver, whereas their skin was made of
gold.
The Truth About Silver
Any way you slice it, silver is
a beautiful and valuable precious metal. That's why Fraser Ross only sells 925
sterling silver for all precious metal silver chains and jewellery items. If
you're thinking of purchasing silver jewellery, give us a call with any
questions you may have. We're always happy to help!
