Because pure silver is so soft , it should only be used when malleability is required , such as in handcrafted jewelry featuring weaving and other intricate designs . sterling silver is most often used for jewelry and household accessories because of its combination of beauty and durability . acceptable quality marks for sterling silver include 2折弯法：用手轻折银首饰，易弯不易断的成色较高僵硬勉强折动的成色较低经折弯或用锤子敲几下就会裂开的为包银首饰经不起轻折，且易断的为假货。
The small amount of copper added to sterling has very little effect on the metal s value . instead , the price of the silver item is affected by the labor involved in making the item , the skill of the craftsperson , and the intricacy of the design . most high quality silver items are stamped with a " fineness " , " 925 " or " quality " mark 2 、折弯法：用手轻折银首饰，易弯不易断的成色较高；僵硬、勉强折动的成色较低；经折弯或用锤子敲几下就会裂开的为包银首饰；经不起轻折，且易断的为假货。
