It's more understated than gold, but equally precious. Those who choose to wear silver are said to be refined and particular. If you're a quiet achiever, the type that doesn't necessarily want to stand out but who still demands quality, silver is for you

Taken from the Latin name, argentium, this precious metal has fascinated pleasure-seeking homosapiens since we first discovered its shiny surface. Silver, and its method of refining, is described in the Bible and in early Egyptian writings.

Ornaments and decorations in the polished metal have been found in royal tombs dating back as far as 4000 BC. Silver was also thought to serve as currency by 800 BC in all countries between the Indus and the Nile.

It was Tiffany that first aroused a fashion focus for silver jewelry. In 1851, the New York boutique created a desire for the material (oft considered "second best") with the introduction of a sterling standard. Since then, the demand for silver has flourished.

Your choice of silver defines you as discerning. Though silver can be found in abundance, the total amount is quite small when compared with other metals; 0.05 parts per million of the Earth's crust to be exact.

Set yourself apart from the pack by wearing the white, lustrous metal.