Sterling Silver vs Cheap Plated Jewellery: What You’re Really Paying For

When you’re buying jewellery, you’re rarely just buying metal.

You’re marking a moment.
A memory.
A feeling you don’t want to fade.

Yet so much jewellery today is made to do exactly that.

The Rise of Disposable Jewellery

Scroll through any marketplace and you’ll see it — endless necklaces, all promising beauty, all priced to sell quickly.

But look closer.

Many are made from base metals, coated in a whisper-thin layer of silver or gold colour. They’re designed to shine just long enough to be gifted… and then quietly wear away.

Plating fades

Colour dulls

Skin reacts

And something meant to feel special becomes replaceable.

 

What Sterling Silver Really Means

Sterling silver isn’t a trend. It’s a standard — one that’s been trusted for generations.

Made from 92.5% pure silver, sterling silver jewellery:

Holds its beauty over time

Can be cleaned and restored

Doesn’t peel or flake

Is suitable for sensitive skin

Carries real, lasting value

That’s why it’s stamped 925 — a mark of honesty and quality.

When sterling silver is plated with real gold or rhodium, the beauty you see is backed by substance beneath.

 

The Hidden Cost of “Cheap”

A necklace that costs very little often gives very little back.

It may look beautiful at first, but:

It isn’t made to last

It can’t be repaired

It’s often replaced

Over time, cheap jewellery costs more — financially and emotionally.

Replacing something that was meant to mean something always feels like a loss.

 

Why Material Matters for Meaningful Jewellery

If jewellery is simply decorative, the material might not matter.

But if jewellery is a:

Gift for someone you love

Symbol of faith or hope

Reminder of strength

Keepsake of a moment that changed you

Then the material becomes part of the message.

A necklace meant to hold meaning should be made from something that can hold time.

 

Why We Choose Real Silver at Angel of Mine

At Angel of Mine, we believe jewellery should feel as meaningful years from now as it does the day it’s given.

That’s why we work with:

Sterling silver

Real gold finishes

Thoughtful, intentional designs

We don’t use base metals.
We don’t cut corners.
We don’t believe in jewellery made to be forgotten.

Every piece is created to be worn, treasured, and kept — not replaced.

 

Choosing Jewellery with Confidence

When shopping for jewellery online, ask yourself:

Is the material clearly stated?

Is it stamped 925?

Does it feel considered, not rushed?

Is it priced honestly for what it claims to be?

Quality jewellery doesn’t shout.
It reassures.

Jewellery with Meaning Should Last

 

When you choose jewellery from Angel of Mine, you’re choosing more than a necklace.

You’re choosing:

Real materials

Real craftsmanship

Jewellery designed to honour the moments that matter

Because meaning deserves more than plating.
And memories deserve more than something temporary.

💎 Explore our collection: www.angelofmine.co.uk

Real silver. Real gold. Jewellery with meaning — made to last.