Sterling Silver Jewelry has been worn for
thousands of years, and even today it is still  
an extremely popular metal.

In this article we are going to look at some of
the most popular designs and trends made in
silver today.  

Sterling silver jewelry is as popular as ever, and due to the record market price of gold
and platinum, it is becoming the metal of choice for a lot of jewelry buyers.

Many designers have realized this and a large number of new trends and brands have
emerged on to the market.

Sterling silver is very durable and ideal for daily wear. Easy to clean and maintain,
silver will last a lifetime with minimal attention.

Sterling silver jewelry is available in many types
of classic designs.

Victorian era designs are very very popular and
are easy to find. Typically quite large and heavy,
they are usually extravagant in appearance and
intricately carved.

Victorian era inspired silver jewelry often has
gemstones such as amethyst and garnets as part
of their design.

Gothic sterling silver jewelry has been popular for many years amongst various youth
and culture trends.

Typically found in skull designs and other macabre symbols, gothic jewelry is one of
the most common themes for silver jewelry.

Dragons, bats,  and even spiders webs are very popular designs, and gemstones such as
amethyst and garnet are typically used

Since the modern increase in popularity of silver jewelry, many new and exciting
designers have became prominent names in the jewelry industry.

Names such as Pandora, Ed Hardy, and Scott Kay, are house hold names and design
some of the most popular modern designs on the market. Modern design silver jewelry
will tend to cross reference themes, such as skulls with hearts, beads and cultural
influences. Some even mix the precious metals, gold with silver for example.

Modern silver jewelry designs are an evolving and progressive part of the jewelry
world.