Bead Faq's

• Are All Of Your Beads & Snake Bracelets 925 Sterling Silver?
• Are All Of Your Sterling Silver Beads & Snake Bracelets Hallmarked?
• How Can I Attach A Sterling Silver Bead To A Bead Bracelet?
• Will Your Sterling Silver Beads Fit Pandora, Troll And Other Designer Bracelets?
• Do You Offer A Bead Attachment Service?
• Can I Wear A Sterling Silver Bead On A Necklace?
• Bead Bracelet Measuring Guide
• What Does 925 Sterling Silver Actually Mean?
• What Is Cubic Zirconium (CZ) Crystal?
• What Is Swarovski Crystal?

Are All Of Your Beads, Bead Bracelets and Chains 925 Sterling Silver?

• All of our sterling silver beads, bead bracelets and chains are solid 925 sterling silver and all of our products are inspected for quality.
• Our sterling silver  beads are creatively designed and add character to any design.
• These beautifully crafted sterling silver beads and bracelet make it easy to create your own bracelet designs.

Are All Of Your Sterling Silver Beads & Snake Bracelets Hallmarked?

• Most of our sterling silver beads have 925 sterling silver hallmarks - with the exception of just a few beads - some of our beads are simply too small for a hallmark and the addition of a hallmark may spoil the design.
• All of our sterling silver bead bracelets and chains have 925 sterling silver hallmarks.
• If you have any questions about hallmarking on a particular product please email us - sales@925silvercharms.co.uk

How Can I Attach A Sterling Silver Bead To A Bead Bracelet?

• All of our sterling silver bracelet beads are all designed to simply slide into place.
• Our bead bracelets are all designed to allow beads to be added easily.

Will Your Sterling Silver Beads Fit Pandora, Troll And Other Designer Bead Bracelets?

• Yes, our collection of sterling silver bracelet beads are designed to fit most designer brands including Pandora and Troll Beads.
• Please note: our collection of sterling silver beads for chains and necklaces are not suitable for use with our sterling silver bead bracelets and can be worn only on our sterling silver snake chains.

Do You Offer A Bead Attachment Service?

• We will attach beads free of charge for our customers simply let us know at the time of ordering.
• Bead bracelets are easy to assemble at home and it's enjoyable to design your own bead bracelet or necklace and you will be able to attach our beads yourself.

Can I Wear A Bead On A Necklace?

• Yes, we have a range of sterling silver beads that are designed especially to be worn on a sterling silver snake chain.
• Simply attach our beads to one of our sterling silver snake chains (available sizes 16"18" and 20")
• You can create your whole name or initials with our alphabet beads and we have symbol and number beads to match.
• Suitable for both adults and children.

Bead Bracelet Measuring Guide

• Please read our bracelet measuring guide

What Does 925 Sterling Silver Actually Mean?

• Naturally mined silver is very soft and in this state is useless for jewellery making so other metals are blended with silver, usually copper to make silver harder, more durable and resistant to scratching.
• 925 sterling silver jewellery is actually a combination of 92.5% silver and usually 7.5% copper or other metals.  The addition of copper or other metals helps to enhance sterling silver jewellery and does not in any way detract from its quality.

How Do I Clean & Store Sterling Silver Beads & Bead Bracelets?

• Storing your sterling silver in the open air and humidity for extended periods of time can cause it to tarnish quickly; tarnish first appears as a golden hue on your sterling silver then quickly turns to black. This is a normal process that is caused by oxidization and moisture from air and believe it or not sunshine.
• To reduce tarnish and keep your pieces tarnish free for months at a time, it is recommended that you keep your sterling silver jewellery in an air-tight protective bag made of tarnish proof cloth or you can use a plastic zip lock bag.
• Avoid storing your sterling silver jewellery directly on wood surfaces, as wood usually contains acids that can change the patina.
• Also, avoid storing your sterling silver with other metals like pennies or materials such as rubber.
• Clean with fine silver polishes, solutions or cloths appropriate to remove tarnish at most hardware stores or specialty craft stores. Tarnish is most easily removed when it first becomes visible.
• Please click here for our recommended sterling silver polishing cloth.

What Is Cubic Zirconium (CZ) Crystal?

• Cubic Zirconium or CZ crystal is a high quality synthetic stone that is very hard, a mineral that is rarely found in nature but it is widely man made for use as a simulated diamond.
• Synthesized cubic zirconium is flawless and usually colourless, but can be made into a variety of different colours.
• Cubic Zirconium is a fully faceted synthetic stone which replicates the characteristics of a diamond more closely than any other gemstone; trained jewellers struggle to tell the difference between cubic zirconium and a diamond without visual aids.
• Because of its low cost, durability and close likeness to diamonds cubic zirconium has remained the most economical simulated diamond since 1976, it is more reflective than glass and sparkles like a diamond making it a perfect addition to sterling silver jewellery.

What Is Swarovski Crystal?

• Swarovski is an Austrian company that makes high-quality rhinestones, beautifully cut crystal and other glass-related items.
• Swarovski is one of the finest crystals produced in the world today and is noted for its purity, brilliance and reflective qualities.
• It is a synthetic crystal produced in Austria using a formula perfected by Daniel Swarovski and his sons at the end of the 19th century.
• What sets Swarovski crystals apart from other crystals is the superior quality of the cutting and polishing used in the Swarovski crystals production.

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