The different types of silver that are used to make jewelry that are very popular nowadays as follows. Pure silver has 99.9% silver. This kind of silver is very soft and has a glossy finish. Because of its softness, it is extremely malleable. This is why it is used for crafting handmade silver jewelry like earrings, necklaces, bangles, etc. This type of silver is used to create jewelry having elaborate patterns which is not possible in jewelry made of other metals.