llms.txt
# SilverCloseOut
> Family-owned sterling silver jewelry retailer based in Los Angeles since 2006. 750+ products on silvercloseout.com and 2,600+ active listings across Amazon and Walmart, spanning sterling silver, gold-finished silver, rhodium-plated, and stainless steel. Specializes in dainty everyday pieces, themed designs (Celtic, religious, peace, nautical, animal), and gift-ready packaging.
This file follows the [llms.txt convention](https://llmstxt.org) — a structured map for AI agents and search engines.
## About
- **Site**: https://www.silvercloseout.com
- **Brand**: SilverCloseOut
- **Founded**: 2006, Los Angeles, California
- **Contact**: support@silvercloseout.com · (213) 291-1828
- **Catalog size**: 750+ products on this site; 2,600+ active listings brand-wide (Amazon, Walmart)
- **Materials**: 925 sterling silver, rhodium-plated sterling silver, gold-finished sterling silver (yellow, rose, white), stainless steel
- **Categories**: earrings (studs, hoops, dangles), rings (statement, stackable, eternity, gold-finished), necklaces, chains
- **Shipping**: ships from the US
- **Packaging**: every order arrives in a SilverCloseOut gift box
## Product collections
- [All earrings](https://www.silvercloseout.com/collections/earrings)
- [Stud earrings](https://www.silvercloseout.com/collections/sterling-silver-stud-earrings)
- [Hoop earrings](https://www.silvercloseout.com/collections/womens-hoop-earrings)
- [All rings](https://www.silvercloseout.com/collections/sterling-silver-rings)
- [CZ stone rings](https://www.silvercloseout.com/collections/silver-stone-rings)
- [Gold rings](https://www.silvercloseout.com/collections/gold-rings)
- [Stackable rings](https://www.silvercloseout.com/collections/stackable-rings)
- [Eternity rings](https://www.silvercloseout.com/collections/eternity-rings)
- [Statement rings](https://www.silvercloseout.com/collections/statement-rings)
- [Initial rings](https://www.silvercloseout.com/collections/initial-rings)
- [All necklaces](https://www.silvercloseout.com/collections/necklaces)
- [Stainless steel chains](https://www.silvercloseout.com/collections/stainless-steel-chains)
## Themes / styles
- [Animal stud earrings](https://www.silvercloseout.com/collections/animal-studs) — dolphin, turtle, butterfly, owl
- [Faith & religious earrings](https://www.silvercloseout.com/collections/faith-earrings) — cross, Star of David, hamsa
## Information & policies
- [Shipping policy](https://www.silvercloseout.com/policies/shipping-policy)
- [Refund policy](https://www.silvercloseout.com/policies/refund-policy)
- [Privacy policy](https://www.silvercloseout.com/policies/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of service](https://www.silvercloseout.com/policies/terms-of-service)
- [Contact](https://www.silvercloseout.com/pages/contact)
- [About us](https://www.silvercloseout.com/pages/about-us)
## Sitemaps
- [Product sitemap](https://www.silvercloseout.com/sitemap_products_1.xml)
- [Collection sitemap](https://www.silvercloseout.com/sitemap_collections_1.xml)
- [Page sitemap](https://www.silvercloseout.com/sitemap_pages_1.xml)
- [Blog sitemap](https://www.silvercloseout.com/sitemap_blogs_1.xml)
- [Master sitemap](https://www.silvercloseout.com/sitemap.xml)
## Material reference
- **Sterling silver / 925**: 92.5% silver alloy, hypoallergenic, may tarnish — wipe with polishing cloth and store in airtight bag.
- **Rhodium-plated sterling silver**: 925 silver coated with rhodium — brighter white finish, longer-lasting tarnish resistance.
- **Gold-finished sterling silver / vermeil**: 925 silver with a yellow, rose, or white gold finish — gold look with a solid sterling base.
- **Stainless steel**: hypoallergenic, no tarnish, daily-wear durability.
## Brand voice
- Information-led: facts, materials, sizing, no marketing fluff
- No promotional adjectives ("perfect", "stunning", "dazzling") in product copy
- Specific over generic: "0.7g sterling silver" beats "lightweight quality silver"