Looking for sterling silver loose beads for your earrings, necklace, bracelet, anklet, pendant, keychain, rosary or mala bead jewelry, and all other jewelry making projects? Adabele offers you a large selection of loose beads that are made of genuine 925 sterling silver. All Adabele sterling silver jewelry making products are coated with a clear protective coating to help prevent silver from tarnishing. Adabeles sterling silver products are hypoallergenic, nickel free and lead free, and they are good choices for those who have sensitive skin. Sterling silver is made of 92.5% silver and 7.5% brass or other metal alloy. This has been found to be a good combination to maintain the silver's durability and sparkle and to increase its strength and hardness for jewelry making. Caring for Adabeles sterling silver product or Jewelry - to maintain the shine of the sterling silver, keep it away from chemicals and water, and take it off when exercise and shower. Sterling silver is prone to tarnish as it naturally reacts with sulfur or hydrogen sulfide in the air. Cleaning it regularly with jewelry cleaning solution will help maintain its shine. Immediately upon noticing any discoloration, using a gentle jewelry polish will help remove tarnish from the silver. To avoid scratches, store silver jewelry in a sealed pouch. While you are shopping for loose beads, please check out Adabeles other sterling silver jewelry making products such as clasp, bail clip, chain, chain extender, jump ring/split ring, earring hook and findings, rhinestone spacer, beading wire/cord, bead end cap, end bar, connector, link, bead tip, cord end, crimp bead, jewelry head pin/eye pin, bead cage, wire protector, eyelet, rivet, brad, grommet, bezel cup or frame, jewelry setting, cabochon setting, and much more. Please check out all Adabele sterling silver jewelry making products and supplies today on Amazon. Thanks!