Silver tends to develop a patina, which can be much nicer than boring shiny silver. If the intent is to have a pristine, sparkling object, then sure, silver is

Silver tends to develop a patina, which can be much nicer than boring shiny silver. If the intent is to have a pristine, sparkling object, then sure, silver is not the right metal. However, I really like the aspect of properly maintained silver items. If the item is plated, the thickness of the coating is crucial. Polishing will remove some of the metal and over time the plating can wear off.