The main reasons we found are: 1. It weighs less than Gold. 2. It goes with everything 3. It won't effect the look of your skin. 4. It's very durable 5. It looks great with almost all gemstones (precious and semi-precious). 6. Less costly 7. Health reasons

2.  This has been debated for a long time in terms
of jewelry.
 But is gold really better?
 There are 8 compelling reasons why silver has
the advantage over gold.

3.  Because it is lighter, silver is more comfortable
to wear for longer periods of time.
 Gold, when in the form of earrings or
necklaces, can contribute to neck and head pain
when pieces are large.

4.  No matter the color of the clothing, silver looks
good against it.
 Unlike gold, which can drastically alter the
appearance of a color it is set against with a
negative impact, silver compliments and
enhances.

5.  Gold (Yellow) has this unfortunate property for
people who have warm undertones: It tends to
give a person the appearance of being
jaundiced.

6.  Whether it is fine or sterling, silver is a resilient,
hard to damage metal.
 Gold, however, is quite soft and prone to
warping, bending and gouging.

7.  Silver look great with diamonds, rubies, emeralds
and sapphires.
 For years, people bought gold jewelry because it
was seen as a pretty investment, rather than
primarily a piece of fashionable jewelry.
 However, it has also been agreed upon for years
that it is silver — not gold — that enhances the
look of gemstones because it’s a neutral hue.
 If a person wants diamonds to pop out or
birthstones to look clear and bright, silver (or
white gold) is the best choice.

8.  Jewelry materials such as jade, amber, onyx
and crystal.
 Gold tends to make materials like jade and
onyx look gaudy, and it washes out accents like
amber.
 Again, silver is neutral so it showcases the
material it is paired with.

9.  The price one pays for gold jewelry may
influence the decision to buy it as a means to
display wealth.
 However, because gold negatively impacts
most materials it is paired with, silver (or write
gold) certainly can display better taste.

10.  It sounds strange, but wearing silver jewelry
according to recent medical research, can help:
 Balance various body elements
 Silver also keeps the blood vessels elastic
 It helps bone and skin formation as well as healing
 Apparently acts as a pain killer for muscular aches
 As well as a remedy for arthritis.

11.  Silver is a great alternative to gold because:
 It is lightweight
 Cost less
 Difficult to damage
 Goes with almost every:
 Clothing, skin tone, or precious and semi-precious
stone.
 Health reasons
 silver jewelry makes for an attractive
investment.

12. Resources:
 http://www.baltinesterjewelry.com/Handma
de_Silver_Jewelry
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewellery
 http://black-pearl-
1.hubpages.com/hub/Advantages-of-Silver-
Jewelry