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“Silver Bullet”

Fans of horror movies and horror writer Stephen King should be aware of the 1985 werewolf film ”Silver Bullet.” Costing roughly $7 million, “Silver Bullet” was based on a King novella entitled Cycle of the Werewolf. In its time, the werewolf was believably menacing and frightening enough to elicit screams in the theatres though it didn’t scare nearly enough people, making only $5.4 million.

The events in “Silver Bullet” take place in a small town known as Tarker’s Mills in Maine. Initially, most of the people didn’t believe in such mythical creatures as fairies, goblins, or werewolves. When a railroad worker was killed by the werewolf, the authorities would rather believe that a train has run over him, accidentally. It’s only when a woman was murdered in her home that the town began to feel a little uneasy.

The narrator in “Silver Bullet” is Jane Costlaw (Megan Follows) who doesn’t really like her brother Marty (Corey Haim), a paraplegic. Things get much more interesting for the siblings when the father of Marty’s girlfriend gets killed by the werewolf, resulting in the family moving to another place. After a teenager is slaughtered, the people take things into their own hands and start to hunt the werewolf. Obviously, they were unsuccessful because they didn’t know about the “Silver Bullet.”

The great hero is Uncle Red (Gary Busey) who knows exactly how to kill the werewolf. Though he’s an alcoholic, Jane and Marty love him, especially after he builds a special vehicle for Marty, called “Silver Bullet.” Thrilled with his new machine, Marty goes to the lake to play with fireworks when he encounters the werewolf. In a close foreshadow of the final showdown, Marty injures the werewolf in its left eye by firing a rocket in its direction.

Overall, the “Silver Bullet” is good, but not really great. On the other hand, what’s really great is that a good silver buyer is offering top dollar for silver. If you want to sell silver, sell it now!

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Silver Peruvian Jewelry

With Christmas just a few days away, people who are looking to do some last minute shopping can consider this lovely Peruvian silver jewelry collection but otherwise, they will make nice gifts for almost any occasion. These handcrafted gifts are made with a distinctive touch which is highly exotic and original. Let’s take a further look.

The great thing about this silver collection is that you can get a matching set of bracelet, necklace, and a pair of earrings, which is definitely a good thing for people who are short on gift ideas. Get a bracelet for her birthday, get a necklace for Valentine’s, and a pair of earrings another time. Of course, you can get a different set each time too.

In terms of craftsmanship, design, and novelty, the Tikanchay silver jewelry collection is truly extraordinary. There’s the “Amazon Butterfly Silver Cuff Bracelet,” the “Amazon Butterfly Silver Necklace,” and the “Amazon Silver Earrings.” The special thing about these items is that they have genuine butterfly wings from the Amazon rainforest. Another outstanding piece is the “Stone and Shell Silver Bracelet.” Composed of chrysocolla stone, mother of pearl, Peruvian turquoise, and spondylus shell, this sterling silver piece is colorful, elegant, and stylish at the same time. It can be complemented with the “Peruvian Turquoise Sterling Silver Earrings” and the “Peruvian Turquoise Silver Pendant on Silver Chain.”

If you are looking for something with some form of Peruvian art, consider the “Pair of Doves Gourd Necklace.” It showcases the intricate art of Peruvian craving encased within a silver pendant. The image shows a pair of doves in dense foliage. There are other interesting silver items with unmistakable Peruvian flavor. Just look around.

Generally, investing in silver jewelry is a smart choice. Since silver is a valuable metal, there’s always a silver buyer who’s looking to pay top dollar for silver. You can get instant cash for silver now!

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Silver Coins of Chinese Outlaws: Zhang Shun

The Zhang Sun coin completes the silver collection of the “Outlaws of the Marshes” coin series. Unlike the Lin Chong and Flowery Monk coins which are struck in more conventional circular shapes, the Zhang Sun coin is rectangular.

Earlier in his life, Zhang Shun made a living by trading illegal goods around the Xunyang River, with his older brother Zhang Heng. For some reason, he moved to Jiangzhou later to become a fisherman. Described as a man possessing fair complexion with a handsome beard, Zhang Shun was about six foot tall. However, it’s his extraordinary talents in the water that warranted the illustrious title of ”White Stripes in the Waves.” Other than walking on water, Zhang Shun could also swim a maximum distance of 25 km in a single day and stay underwater for seven days and nights. After helping the Liangshan heroes escape from the execution ground where their leader Song Jiang was to be executed, Zhang Shun and Zhang Heng joined the outlaws.

Composed of 5 troy ounces of .999 pure silver, the Zhang Shun coin is based on the event where he captured the corrupted court official Huan Wenbing who tried to get Song Jiang executed earlier. On the obverse, Zhang Shun is underwater, his left hand holding onto a curved short knife, and his right hand clutching onto the clothes of Huan Wenbing. A few golden fish are absolutely overjoyed. To the left of Zhang’s feet, the words “Zhang Shun Captures Huan Wenbing” appear and on the bottom right hand corner is the value “50 Yuan.” On the reverse, there’s the majestic state emblem and on the left panel are the words “People’s Republic of China.” In the realm of the 36 Heavenly Spirits, Zhang Shun is ranked 30th.

If Zhang Shun is alive today, he will surely be a great hit. Yet, another great hit is that you can receive top dollar for silver when you want to sell silver. Just call this silver buyer now!

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Library Post – What is Sterling Silver?

You’ve heard the term “Sterling Silver”, typically when referring to fine dining flatware, serving pieces or quality jewelry, but what exactly is sterling silver?

Sterling silver is an alloy (a combination of metals) containing 92.5% of pure silver and 7.5% of other metals.  Typically the other metal selected for the alloy is copper.  Fine silver as compared to sterling silver is 99.9% pure silver and considered too soft for large pieces and implements. Sterling silver as it is stronger is the preferred metal for silver jewelry, flatware, and quality silver serving pieces and decorative items.

In recent years, alloys other than copper have appeared being used with silver.  Some of these alloys are being made from zinc, platinum, germanium and include other elements such as silicon or boron. These new alloys have appeared in an effort to find a combination that inhibits tarnish which is the bane of any sterling silver owner. Copper however, continues even to this day, in being the preferred alloy for sterling silver manufacture.

The term sterling silver originated in northern Germany in the 12th century. At this time, the term sterling received its meaning from possibly several sources:  (1) the purity level of 92.5% pure silver, (2) possibly from the term of sterling in regards the common name of coins of the time, or (3) from sterling meaning sturdy, firm, or immovable. Regardless of how the term sterling has come to us through the years, today the term sterling silver simply denotes quality and that a 92.5% purity of silver has been used in a creation of the product.

All sterling silver will tarnish over time when exposed to the air through a simple oxidation process. Sterling silver is still considered the best precious metal for decorative and quality serving products such as coffee sets, decorative bowls, elegant dining flatware, serving pieces, and pitchers.

If you have silver pieces in your cabinet that no longer hold their decorative charm, appear dated, are unusable due to breakage, or sterling silver jewelry that you no longer cherish, now’s the time to consider contacting Cash for Silver for a free appraisal of the silver value. We make it easy to turn your quality silver pieces into cash! Find out how to send your silver to us and get a free quote. We’ll even return your pieces to you at no charge securely if you decide that you have chosen not to sell.

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The Myth and Value of Silver in Ancient Egypt

Everybody knows that the Egyptians were one of the most advanced ancient civilizations in the world. From their massive pyramids to their glorious artworks to their gods, Egyptian ideas and beliefs trigger a bewildering mystique which never fails to fascinate people, even to this day and age. Thus, it will be interesting to look at the history of silver in old time Egypt.

In the beginning, there was no silver in Egypt. Since they didn’t have a word for this metal, they simply referred to it as “white metal.” When they first realized that there’s such a commodity as silver, the Egyptians thought it’s a form of gold, which they had in abundance. Such was the rarity of silver in the Old Kingdom that they valued it higher than gold, until the Middle Kingdom, when the silver became more readily available. By then, silver was valued at about half that of gold. According to Egyptian myth, the skin of the gods was composed of gold, while their bones were composed of silver.

Other than a variety of items like jewelry, artworks, and vessels, silver was also used to construct the coffins of some rulers, notably, Psuseness I and Sheshonq II, in the 21st and 22nd dynasty respectively. By the Middle Kingdom, the Egyptians had developed an abstract valuation system based on precious metals like copper, silver, and gold. Initially, the “shat” was a flat silver disk weighing about 7.5g, and the deben weighed about 90g. When the 18th dynasty approached its end, a cow could be exchanged for eight shat of silver while a basic house could be built for ten shat. However, the use of silver as valuation of most items decreased when the New Kingdom neared its end.

Today, ancient Egyptian silver artifacts would certainly fetch top dollar for silver in the market. Now, you can contact your favorite silver buyer to learn more about instant cash for silver!

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