ArtFire

Beautifully faceted Swarovski Crystal AB rounds are crowned with a sterling silver Bali bead cap. Total length is 1 inch from top of silver-filled french ear wires.

I love delicate, feminine jewelry with a bit of sparkle. No matter how elegant or earthy my pieces are, I always like to add some sparkle.

swarovski 5000 round crystals, sterling silver bali bead caps, silver-filled earwires

Silver-Filled is a metal material that is similar in construction to Gold-Filled. It consists of a layer of .925 sterling silver that is bonded to a brass core consisting of a copper and zinc alloy. The sterling silver layer is 1/20 or 5% by weight of the total material.

It is a great low-cost alternative to sterling. Although Silver-Filled is not new, there is renewed interest in the material due to the high cost of precious metals today.