Many different types of silver are used in jewelry. Even though it may be the most expensive metal, silver is not as soft as gold or platinum and can therefore be shaped and worked into an infinite number of designs. There are two main categories of silver: sterling and nickel silver. You should look for jewelry that has an approved stamp to identify its content. The purity level of the metal will let you know what type of alloy it is. For example, if it says 925, it’s likely to be silver plating. Coin silver jewelry is usually a high-quality piece with a quality stamp of.900. These pieces have many…