Silver Rings - Simply Elegant

Silver is a popular modern jewelry because of its simple elegance.In its pure form, the material is very soft, so it is mixed with other metals to produce quality jewelry. Designers have produced stunning and intricate pieces, like silver rings and pieces made of silver with gold. Before investing in any kind of jewelry, you must know that though this material is less expensive than gold or platinum metal alloys, they are also softer and more prone to oxidation.However, they are also easier to match with different types of clothing, so they are ideal every pieces.

Types of Silver Rings

Just like gold, there are different types of silver. Sterling silver is composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper; this is the most popular composition for jewelleries whether it is earrings, necklaces, bracelets or rings. It is also marked "925" because of its composition.

Brittania Silver is composed of 95.8% of the material while Mexican Silver is composed of 95%. Silver Plate or Tone, on the other hand,is costume jewelry.So if you are looking for good quality pieces, avoid these.

Kinds of Rings

Wearing a ring expresses a more profound meaning. Rings are not only for personal style or to make a bold fashion statement, but wearing this piece of jewellery on your hand could show your marital status, your loyalty to your school, or even your religion.

Most recognized rings are the engagement ring and the wedding band. The traditional engagement ring for women is the solitaire ring,which is a band with a single diamond setting. It can be set in variety of metals including white gold, yellow gold, platinum and tungsten. Today, some people would go for the less expensive but equally stunning cubic zirconia set.

Wedding bands are traditionally plain gold or platinum. However, there are other metal combinations available depending on your preference. A romantic choice is rose gold due to its pinkish hue. Silver wedding bands are historically the traditional choice but it is no longer popular nowadays as it is softer and less durable compared to other metals.

A ring that is not used to celebrate engagement or wedding is called a dress ring or cocktail ring. Dress rings are oversized and fancy, set with precious and semi-precious gems.From traditional designs to more intricate and detailed patterns, dress rings are in fashion,as it adds drama and glamour to your ensemble. It can be worn on special occasions or even as an everyday ring.

Rings for women are more elaborate, usually flashy and has a feminine design. While, rings for men are usually flat, with a wide solid band, or a few diamonds but nothing that sits high and is still masculine looking. Women can wear men's ring but not vice versa. A wide ring with gold spinner is masculine looking, but it can also be worn by ladies. However, a thinband, cubic zirconia solitaire ring is definitely for women.

Care and Storage or your Rings

When buying jewellery, be sure to store them in tarnish prevention cloths or bags. It will slow down the tarnishing process and avoid the rings from rubbing against each other. Store your rings in a cool, dry place. Ask your local jeweler for polishing cloths to clean your bands. Jewellers do not recommend using toothpaste for cleaning as it is abrasive and may scratch the surface of the jewellery.

Buying online is very easy and convenient. Bee Jewel is an online jewellery store based in Australia, which designs and manufactures unique and fashionable silver rings and other jewelry.