All About Silver
The symbol of silver is Ag for Argentum, this is the Latin word for silver. Miners sometimes found this alone in nature but often found with gold, copper or mercury deposits. Silver is very malleable it can be drawn into fine wires like the human hair without breaking. This is the most electrically and thermally conductive metal that makes it very useful in photography, watch making and computer industries. This is also commonly use in jewelry because of its subtle shimmer against the skin. Fine silver is 999 parts per thousand and sterling silver that is use in jewelry is 925 silver with 75 parts copper.
Centuries ago there are many magnificent works that used silver. Stunning silver artifacts can be found in ancient Roman, Celtic, and Indian civilization. Now silver is widely distributed all over the world and has regained its prominence. The most notable deposits today are situated in Mexico, Canada and in Arizona.
Silver has often been associated with moon because of its silvery shimmer like the moon’s reflection on the water. It is said in planetary astrology that silver represents the Earths moon and moon symbolizes the feminine nature of energy, which is more passive and less assertive.
Silver has also its own healing uses. The energy of silver is cool unlike the bright radiance of gold. Silver is subtle as linked to the unconscious, bringing intuitive impulses. Silver connects you with your dream-self, the part of you that is mysterious and knowing. Those who use this for healing believes that silver can remove negative energy from the body.
In medicine silver is also believed to benefit circulation, help lungs and throat, and detoxify the blood, to aid in the treatment of brain diseases, balancing of hormones and chemicals and improvement of nerve impulse transmission.
Tarnishing of silver is a well-known problem. This is caused by sulfur reacting with the surface of a silver object. Warm soapy water is sometimes enough to clean a silver. However, there are some commercial cleaners available but should always be use with caution. You need to always read the label before using it.
