Because of its ability to take the highest polish, silver has a greater reflectivity than even gold!

Mirrors are coated with silver because it reflects nearly all light.

Of all the metals in existance, silver is the best conductor of electricity.

Silver is what makes photography possible. Silver halide crystals are present in unexposed film.

In 2003, the UK minted half a million ounces of silver into coins and medals.

Silver bearings are used in jet engines because they provide superior performance.

Silver is used in long life batteries. Billions of silver oxide-zinc batteries are in use everyday powering everything from quartz watches to digital cameras.

Silver - pretty amazing stuff isn't it? Such a wonderful metal from which to make jewellery.