Introducing this classic elegance, this simple sterling silver band comes to life with an intricate filigree design thoughout band.
Did you know silver jewelry can make your skin turn green? Let's learn how silver jewelry can make your skin turn green and figure out how you can avoid this occurance.
Mixed Metals
The typical silver ring is not made of pure silver, but rather it is an alloy or mixed metal. Sterling silver more commonly contains a small percentage of copper to add additional strength the what is essentially a very soft metal. If you were to wear a pure silver ring you would find that it would knick very easily, bend in some cases, and tarnishes. Sterling silver is has a 7.5% copper makeup and it cannot be called sterling if this requirement is not met.
Why Sterling Silver Greens
The reaction that takes place on your finger, causing a green color, is actually caused by the trace copper found within sterling silver. Copper reacts, oxidizes, behaves in ways that can affect your skin that it is in contact with. So in essence it is the copper that causes the silver blemishes, not the silver.
To Remove Green Coloration From Your Skin
Don't worry. The green coloration that contact with your ring causes is not harmful, you can easily wash off the effects of the metals with soapy water. It is more annoying to have a green finger than anything else. If you want to avoid this problem with your jewelry consider the following:
Gold or platinum do not cause the same green coloration. Karat determines the purity of the gold in question, but the mix does not cause the same green skin discoloration.
Your sterling silver rings can be coated to prevent the reaction that causes the green color, you can consult your local jeweler for this process.
Lastly, you can avoid this reaction if you choose not to wear your sterling silver in warm conditions or wet conditions. The process requires water to cause the green discoloration so by only wearing sterling silver in contact with dry skin you can reduce the chances of having a green finger.
Wearing Silver Jewelry
Silver is becoming more and more in vogue as the price of gold continues to sky rocket. It is a beautiful sheen that complements diamonds well and is more cost effective than its alternatives. Affordable and stylish, you can still will your silver rings, just know these tips to prevent green fingers and you will have nothing to worry about.
When you see a young girl in winter wearing earrings or a pendant made in the shape of a snowflake, what would your first thought be? Is there any symbol behind the snowflake or is this just another new thing in fashion? If you look into it a little deeper, you'll be surprised that even an innocent looking snowflake has not escaped the symbol stamping practice of man.
For people living in countries where it snows, the first sign of the arrival of winter is usually the fall of the first snowflakes. There is really nothing like watching the snowflakes swirling down from the sky and falling silently on the ground, mysteriously covering the land with a white blanket. It's a delightful feeling to have a snowflake fall on your spread palm or even on the tip of your tongue as many have tried. Man, observing the snowflakes, came up with many meanings and embed many symbols behind the sky-borne ice crystals.
One obvious association based on the whiteness of the snow and its falling straight from the sky without touching anything before reaching the earth is of course immaculateness and purity. This sense of purity can be felt just by looking at an even once familiar land now covered with snow. The snowflake also symbolizes individuality as one very striking fact about snowflakes is that no two snowflakes are exactly identical. This is so because the water molecules which make up the snowflake grow in different rates and patterns depending on the temperature and humidity as they descend the earth. Many attempts were made to find two identical snowflakes by taking thousand of pictures of the snowflakes.
Another thing the snowflakes represent is perfection as they are found to have perfect geometric forms. Snowflakes possess a hexagonal symmetry of six roughly equal arms. Snowflakes also represent serenity and tranquility. Think how tranquil it is just to look outside the window and watch the snowflakes falling silently. It goes very well with the peace that the season brings. And speaking of the season, snowflakes also symbolizes the most popular image of the season - Christmas. This is evident by the silver and white snowflakes on display windows, wrapping papers, and Christmas cards that you can see at Christmas time.
This time when you see a snowflake swirling down from heaven or dangling on the ear of a beautiful girl, take another look. It may still contain meanings that you have never seen before.
This Narrow 4mm Wide Band is a Ring of Neverending Celtic Knotwork. This Simple Celtic Knot Band is Lightweight and Would be Great as a Pinky Ring. Crafted of Sterling Silver.
Dazzling addition to any fine jewelry collection. This journey ring is crafted of fine sterling silver, has high polished finish and features created white sapphires.
In the United States and a few other countries, Sweden, UK, and France the wedding ring is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. This tradition reportedly dating to classical times was based on the belief that the fourth finger on the left hand contained the 'vein of love' and that this vein ran directly from the heart to that finger. Popular wedding bands are typically yellow gold, white gold or silver. The man's ring is wide and the woman's is narrow. They usually are just a plain band but some wedding sets are embellished to match. The man's wedding ring, the woman's wedding ring are sometimes set with small stones usually diamonds to match the engagement ring. They also can be engraved with just about anything that fits. Most couples have their wedding date engraved on the inside of the wedding band sometimes with names or initials or both.
It is no mistake that rings are circles which are associated with magic. A circle has strong magical characteristics. By being round it is considered timeless and endless. Some people even believe it implies reincarnation. Our lives, our schedules revolve in circles. Most of us basically do the same thing every day. We go to work, come home, go to sleep and get up tomorrow and do the same thing all over again.
The variety of engagement and wedding rings is vast. The most important thing to consider is the likes and dislikes of the bride. Does she prefer gold or silver or something entirely different. Does she have her heart set on a certain type of ring. Sometimes the wedding ring is purchased at the same time as the engagement ring because a lot of jewelers have wedding sets. Not to say they don't have single rings you can purchase and put together your own set. One of the popular metals for rings today is platinum which is heavier and more expensive than gold. Sterling silver is a beautiful choice although you don't want pure sterling as it is soft and easily damaged. So it is typically mixed with copper which improves the strength of the silver and doesn't affect it's color. To be sterling silver a ring must contain 925 parts out of a 1000 pure silver.
Some families have an engagement ring and sometimes wedding ring that has been handed down over generations and want to continue this tradition. If this is the case and all parties are agreeable most likely the ring will have to be taken to a reputable jeweler to be sized to the bride's finger. This is a popular trend in families who have possibly lived in the ancestral home since they were born and someone who is a believer in roots and tradition and position. It is all right to refuse this offer if this is not your style, however be prepared to try and be persuaded as these families are firm believers in tradition and the handing down of family heirlooms.
Just remember whatever type of ring you ultimately end up with it will be around for a long time as the symbol of the love you share with the person you plan on spending the rest of your life with.
