Argyrophilicity

Argyrophilia - paraphilia, passion for silver-plated and silver objects. They play a significant role in the history of culture and are perceived ambiguously, sometimes causing envy and admiration among the uninitiated. Argyrophilic behavior is present to one degree or another in all members of modern society, but more often it manifests itself in representatives of the middle class.

“Argyrophilia: love for silver” is the title of an article about one of the fashion trends in the jewelry world. In the context of speech, this may mean not only a love of precious metals and their framing, but also a passion for beautiful things in general. Argyrophiles love silver in all its forms - jewelry, cutlery, even door handles and other furniture fittings.

Of course, argyrophilia attracts not only taste and aesthetics, but also practicality. Silver is a pure and noble metal with unique properties. It does not rust, does not oxidize, does not tarnish for many decades and can be polished to a shine, making it always look new if properly cared for. Another important property of silver is its ability to neutralize the negative effects of certain chemical elements. According to historical accounts, craftsmen such as Ames and Phillips kept their craft shops in silver "cabinets" because they thought silver prevented, or at least mitigated, adverse effects. However, modern technologies demonstrate that in addition to this, silver can be effectively used for the antiseptic treatment of foods, vegetables, fruits and medicinal products. That is, more and more people are realizing that this is not only an aesthetic choice, but also a completely rational approach to health and well-being. Even though argyrophynia is a fashion trend, its history has a long evolution. In antiquity, silver was a cult metal and was often associated with holiness and piety. The Greek and Roman goddesses of war, Athena and Artemis, were famously depicted in silver statues. The ancient Greek myth of the Danaids is also closely associated with silver, since the gold that Queen Christina of the Netherlands boasted about was melted down