Silver Ring – Types and Symbols

September 7, 2010

 Silver Ring – Elegance and Style

A silver ring has been worn by people from different countries, regions, cultures and status levels through out history. These rings, made from one of the world’s most precious metals, have always represented elegance, class and beauty. Today, many still prefer to own a silver ring since silver has been proven as allergen-free. Thus, it is safe for use for people with very sensitive skin. Silver is also easy to keep sterile and clean, making it an ideal jewelry material for young children.

The beauty of silver rings is comparable to other precious metals without cutting too much from someone’s budget. Moreover, sterling silver rings can have rich and intricate designs that would spark interests from both men and women.

Types of Silver Rings Available on the Market:

Animal Ring Jewelry
There are silver rings in the market these days that are designed in the likeness of animals. These animal rings are designed for individuals who want their favorite animals customized in a ring.

Cubic Zirconia Band Rings
For couples planning to tie the knot, there are Cubic zirconia band rings that are both dazzling and affordable. An elegant engagement ring can be a sterling silver type with cubic zirconia diamonds.

Sterling Silver Rings with Gemstones 
Precious or semi-precious stones would make very fine adornments and their beauty and value will be more amplified if they are designed with sterling silver rings.

Spinning Rings  
Spinner band rings are also called worry and motion rings because the outer band spins over an inner band. Spinning rings are deemed a creative form of self-expression.

Spoon Ring
A spoon ring is a very good adornment if one wants to grab somebody’s attention. Because of its unique style, the ring is also becoming more popular with a wide range of different  types of people.

The Different Symbols of a Silver Ring

There are different symbols that a simple silver ring can stand for, such as friendship, power, faithfulness, love and unity among many others. Here are some of the most common symbols of a silver ring.

A Silver Ring, Wealth and Prosperity
Since ancient times, a silver ring has been famous as a symbol for wealth and prosperity. Being one of the most valuable metals that only few could afford, silver has been used as status symbol.

Purity
Silver rings are also often used as purity rings. This originates from the United States where Christian group members wear the ring and make a religious vow to remain chaste until they get married.

Engagement
Silver has always been one of the most famous material used for engagement rings. In traditional western culture, engagement rings for women are usually worn if they are engaged to be married. Conventionally, the engagement ring serves as a man’s betrothal present to a woman who has accepted his marriage proposal..

Wedding
A wedding ring usually indicates the married status of a person. Depending on one’s culture, the wedding band is either worn on the right or the left ring finger. Some cultures believe that the left finger is where the vein of love can be found that’s why the wedding band is worn on the left. A commonly accepted explanation, though, is that most people are right-handed so wearing the ring on the left finger will avoid misplacing or damaging it. Today, more and more people opt for silver wedding rings as they are easy to clean and allergen-free.

Indeed a silver ring can mean and say a lot. But whether it be worn as a symbol of eternal love, as a symbol of wealth, or as a promise of purity, one thing is certain - a silver ring always offers a tangible beauty that anyone would love to keep forever.

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