Sterling silver has long stood in the company of the world’s most treasured materials. Recognised by its hallmark 92.5% pure silver balanced with 7.5% copper for strength, it is one of the few metals classified globally as “precious.” To choose sterling silver is to choose authenticity, beauty, and heritage.
Across centuries, silver has been shaped into heirlooms, currency, adornment, and ceremonial objects. It carries stories of civilisation and craftsmanship, not as a stand-in for gold but as its own legacy. At DOLA, we honour silver as a metal that belongs firmly within fine jewellery.
The Truth About Silver
There are common misconceptions about silver, and we believe in addressing them with clarity.
Yes, silver can tarnish, but tarnish is not decay. It is a natural reaction between the surface and the air, forming a patina that can be polished away or left to tell the story of a life well lived in jewellery. Far from diminishing its value, it reflects the authenticity of the metal itself. Unlike plated jewellery, which loses its surface coating and cannot return to what it was, sterling silver remains sterling silver. It is true through and through.
And yes, silver is fine jewellery. Its classification is not marketing language but an internationally recognised category, placing it alongside gold, platinum, and palladium as part of the family of metals chosen for permanence and heirlooms.
Caring for Sterling Silver
Silver rewards attention. Storing it in a dry place, keeping it in a soft pouch, and wearing it regularly all help maintain its glow. Contact with harsh chemicals, perfumes, or chlorine should be avoided, but gentle cleaning with a silver cloth is usually all it takes to bring back its brilliance. For pieces worn daily, a quick polish every few weeks keeps them radiant.
Why It Matters for DOLA
For us, silver is never an afterthought or a “second best.” It is chosen deliberately, designed with intention, and crafted to last. Some of our most iconic DOLA pieces, from bangles to bespoke designs, are made in sterling silver precisely because it offers luminous beauty, enduring strength, and timeless appeal.
To wear sterling silver is to wear authenticity. Its cooler brilliance carries light in a way that gold never could, which is why so many choose it with intention. It is a metal with history, permanence, and beauty in its own right. Choosing silver is not about compromise it is about celebrating a precious legacy that has shaped culture and craftsmanship for centuries.
When you invest in a DOLA silver piece, you are not choosing a placeholder for gold. You are choosing silver for what it is: enduring, precious, and worthy of legacy.
