Sterling silver has always been a favourable option for family members to give as a gift for birthdays, wedding presents and all special occasions. It is indicated that silver originated in central Europe around the 12th century and especially the area now known as Germany. One of the clues that this might be correct, lies with the findings that a lot of Medieval Jewelry was made with silver as it was a lustrous and not so expensive metal as some of the other more precious metals of the time.
