Hoop Silver-Fashion

Jewelry has been popular since humans first discovered shiny metal and sparkling stones, and earrings have been one of the ornaments of choice to win a spouse, reward a friend or just show off your wealth and good taste.

Silver is less costly than gold or platinum, but no less lustrous or beautiful, and Overstock.com features fantastic selections of silver jewelry, which is equally popular among men and women. Whatever your sterling silver gift idea and whoever the recipient (especially if the recipient is you), visit Overstock.com often to pick up some fine jewelry.

Pure silver, by the way, is too soft for good silver earrings; the most common alloy is sterling silver--92.5 percent silver (also called 925 fine silver) plus 7.5 percent copper. Copper strengthens the metal, making sterling the standard for silver jewelry.

Sterling silver earrings come in a wide variety of styles and prices. They feature every type of stone, from very affordable silver earrings with a cubic zirconia to modestly priced, but extravagant looking silver jewelry earrings featuring topaz, sapphires, diamonds or other gems. Some of our silver earrings are vermeil earrings (gold plated silver) for that added touch of panache (also, many believe wearing vermeil jewelry brings good luck). Whatever your budget, remember that Overstock.com never sells cheap earrings; we offer quality jewelry earrings at clearance sale prices.

Some buyers come with a particular theme in mind for earrings; hoop earrings are great for a subtle effect; silver diamond earrings, as drop earrings or dangle earrings, are a great way to display gems. Whatever your choice, be ready to snatch the bling that catches your eye--at these low prices, one never knows how long it will stay in stock!