Compared to plenty of precious metals, silver is low maintenance. It is a durable metal that holds up well. The main thing that you have to watch with sterling silver jewelry is that it can tarnish over time. Most jewelry designers are now putting their own anti-tarnish finishes on sterling silver jewelry, so consumers don’t have to worry about unsightly tarnishing. With silver, you can have designer inspired jewelry without all the fuss of taking care of it. A sterling silvered ring only needs to be wiped neat with a cloth every once in a while to keep it looking new. Also, if a silver bracelet or ring gets scratched, it is less noticeable than other metals, such as gold.