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Silver – noble metal

Silver – noble metal

Silver – noble metal


The name argentum is derived from the Sanskrit word “argent”, which means “light”. Interestingly, in ancient Russia, the measure of the value of various items was bars of silver.
From silver they get the finest silver plates suitable for various kinds of artistic, medical and other purposes.
The main deposits of this precious metal are in Mexico, the United States (Colorado, Michigan), Peru, Canada, Australia (New South Wales), Bolivia and Russia.
Silver brings clarity of thought and calms the spirit. The white color of silver neutralizes any kind of negative energy.
From time immemorial this metal was associated with the Moon and water. Silver is well suited to those who suffer from depressive states and obsessive ideas. This metal helps to open up new thoughts and ideas, to accept the surrounding reality and adapt to it.

Even in ancient times it was considered a talisman that protects against evil spirits. It is not surprising that amulets were made of this noble metal. At all times it was believed that silver brings happiness and gives peace and tranquility. And what could be more valuable than peace and tranquility?
Unlike gold, which is associated with the Sun and is considered a male metal, silver is a lunar metal, symbolizing the feminine. Moreover, if gold is called the metal of the gods, then silver personifies the mother goddess, the ancestor of all things. Despite the fact that at all times silver was the white shade of gold, it was always incredibly valued and enjoyed significant demand.
Silver was the second metal after gold that the alchemists sought to synthesize. They failed to achieve their goal, but, just as the “gold of the alchemists” was created, the “silver of the alchemists” appeared.
In many countries there was such a custom: the bride received a golden ring that protected her from the evil spirits, and the man got a silver ring, reminiscent of the fragility and tenderness of his chosen one.
The drawback of silver is that it darkens in the air and is covered with a patina. That’s why decorations become dull and lose their attractiveness. However, a dark patina can be easily removed.
Silver has a high reflectivity, reaching 90%. For this reason, polished silver has been used as a mirror from time immemorial. The oldest of these mirrors is about 5 thousand years old. Today, silver is used for the manufacture of optical mirrors.
Silver – noble metal

15th century. The fork prongs later.


This metal kills microorganisms and is used as a disinfectant, mainly for disinfecting water. Silver protects against infectious diseases and prevents gastric and lung diseases. This metal strengthens the heart, improves eyesight, helps with urological diseases. It is believed that a person wearing silver jewelry controls the emotions well.
Although silver became known after gold, silver jewelry was found in Egypt, dating back to 5000-3400 BC. Buttons made from this metal, found in Iran, appeared in 4800-4500 BC. A silver ring made at the end of the fifth millennium BC was found in Turkey. The throne of Tutankhamen was decorated with silver foil, and until the middle of the second millennium BC silver in Egypt was a great rarity, valued more than gold, and people called it “white gold.”
European nations met with silver around 1000 BC.
The largest nugget of silver was found in Chile. It weighed 1420 kg!
Silver is not just a metal, but a trace element that is very important for any living organism.
Argentina is named after the Latin name for silver (Argentum).
Another metal is named after silver. It was discovered later, but today it is considered no less valuable. Its name may sound like “little silver” in Spanish and we know this metal as platinum.

Silver – noble metal

Silver – noble metal

Amazing jewelry

Silver – noble metal

Astonishing things

Silver – noble metal

Attractive things

Silver – noble metal

Awesome necklace

Silver – noble metal

Beer mug. Western Europe

Silver – noble metal

Brilliant ring

Silver – noble metal

Candlesticks

Silver – noble metal

Bronze jug, silver plated, egg-shaped Art Nouveau style

Silver – noble metal

Charming things

Silver – noble metal

Chinese three-piece silver set

Silver – noble metal

Cup holder based on the famous Russian fairy tale Tsarevna Frog. Silver 925, gilding

Silver – noble metal

Cup, silver 900, gilding. Western Europe, end of the 19th century

Silver – noble metal

Emelya and Pike

Silver – noble metal

Emelya. Silver 925, gilding. Spoon Pike for caviar

Silver – noble metal

England, 1780

Silver – noble metal

Fantastic forks

Silver – noble metal

Fine silver

Silver – noble metal

Four-piece tea set, sterling silver

Silver – noble metal

Glamorous jewelry

Silver – noble metal

Gorgeous things

Silver – noble metal

Ice bucket

Silver – noble metal

Incredible things

Silver – noble metal

Italian coffee and tea set, silver, rococo style

Silver – noble metal

Jug with a hinged lid. Western Europe, the second half of the 19th century

Silver – noble metal

Lovely things

Silver – noble metal

Magnificent things

Silver – noble metal

Matchstick holder

Silver – noble metal

Modern art nouveau silver bowl decorated with floral ornaments and floral bouquets

Silver – noble metal

Mustard container, George III style

Silver – noble metal

Nugget of silver

Silver – noble metal

Old man. Silver 925, gilding, Spoon Goldfish

Silver – noble metal

Original things

Silver – noble metal

Pretty rings

Silver – noble metal

Silver bowl, style of George III, 1801

Silver – noble metal

Small silver bowl in modern style with putti heads

Silver – noble metal

Stunning things

Silver – noble metal

Sweden, 1904

Silver – noble metal

The Little Humpbacked Horse. Stand for teaspoons with spoons Feathers of the Firebird. Silver 935, gilding

Silver – noble metal

Turnip Teapot. Silver 935, gilding, heat-resistant glass

Silver – noble metal

Unique things

Silver – noble metal

Vase for fruit, silver plated, in modern style

Silver – noble metal

Victorian silver bowl, 19th century

Silver – noble metal

Western Europe, 19th century

Silver – noble metal

Wonderful cup holder by Ivan Khlebnikov