| A claddagh ring is surely one of history's | | | | choosing a synthetic man made gemstone for |
| most meaningful jewels. Almost everyone who | | | | your claddagh sterling silver ring, as long |
| has heard of the claddagh ring would know of | | | | as you know that the gemstone is not genuine |
| the tremendous tradition and history of this | | | | and the price is based on this fact. |
| 375 year old jewel. What we will discuss here | | | | |
| is, the issues to be considered when buying a | | | | Weight That Is Proportionate To Ring Size And |
| silver claddagh ring. The idea is to ensure | | | | Dimensions. |
| that you get a good claddagh silver ring that | | | | |
| stays in shape for a long time. We would also | | | | Any jeweller would tell you that a good |
| like you to understand that you need not | | | | sturdy silver claddagh ring with good silver |
| compromise on quality just because, you | | | | weight is better than, a light weight flimsy |
| bought a silver claddagh ring and not a gold | | | | claddagh gold ring. And yet jewellers churn |
| claddagh ring. Read this information before | | | | out light weight silver junk with low quality |
| you start evaluating various jewellers to buy | | | | craftsmanship. For you as a buyer, it is best |
| your sterling silver claddagh ring. | | | | to choose a silver claddagh ring that has a |
| | | | good metal weight. This is vital for long |
| A Gold Or Silver Claddagh Ring Mean The Same. | | | | term durability and firm gemstone mounting. |
| | | | The best gemstone mounting for a claddagh |
| Firstly remember that, there is nothing to | | | | silver ring, would be to have the entire |
| indicate that a silver claddagh ring has less | | | | gemstone bordered with silver. A light weight |
| meaning or significance as compared to a gold | | | | silver claddagh ring would have a very thin |
| claddagh ring. The meaning of your claddagh | | | | silver mounting. This could bend or twist |
| ring is in the features of the ring. The | | | | easily, it is also possible that such a |
| heart shows love, the hands are a symbol of | | | | deformation could loosen the gemstone in your |
| togetherness and the crown stands for | | | | claddagh sterling silver ring. A good design |
| loyalty. If your silver claddagh ring has | | | | and good craftsmanship will ensure that, a |
| these features, the meaning of the ring is no | | | | silver claddagh ring with good metal weight |
| less than the meaning of a similar gold | | | | does not look bulky. |
| claddagh ring. So whether you buy a silver | | | | |
| claddagh ring because you love silver jewelry | | | | Handling Silver Tarnish On Your Claddagh |
| or, just find it to be within your budget, | | | | Silver Ring. |
| rest assured that the ring would have the | | | | |
| same meaning as a claddagh gold ring. | | | | Tarnish is a natural occurence with all |
| | | | silver jewelry. It is a discoloration of the |
| Need Not Compromise On Good Craftsmanship. | | | | silver metal and can range from, a very light |
| | | | discoloration (barely visible) to a deep and |
| Find a jeweller who will respect your choice | | | | dark color. You should know that, this is |
| of a sterling silver claddagh ring. Most | | | | normal and can be cleaned quite easily. First |
| jewellers provide low quality craftsmanship | | | | of all, do not believe jewellers when they |
| for silver jewelry, this is done to make | | | | tell you that they have anti-tarnish coatings |
| buyers believe that only gold rings can be | | | | on your silver claddagh ring. Your ring could |
| made with good craftsmanship. There is no | | | | be plated with rhodium, gold or even |
| technical reason why a claddagh silver ring | | | | platinum, it would look gorgeous when it is |
| cannot be made with good craftsmanship. The | | | | new. But the plating will soon wear off in |
| craftsmanship for your silver claddagh ring | | | | patches and bits, this will make your silver |
| will influence not only the external | | | | claddagh ring look awful. A better way would |
| appearance of the ring but also, the firm | | | | be to avoid plating your claddagh sterling |
| mounting of the gemstone. A good sturdy and | | | | silver ring. To handle the tarnish, gently |
| durable silver claddagh ring will need good | | | | wipe your silver ring with a soft, moist |
| craftsmanship as an essential component. | | | | cloth. Do not use a cloth that is dripping |
| | | | wet or a cloth that has sharp pins or hooks, |
| Gemstone Options To Select From. | | | | these could scratch your claddagh ring. Do |
| | | | this around once a week and it will keep away |
| Any gemstone that can be set in a gold | | | | the tarnish or leave it so mild that, it |
| claddagh ring can be set in a silver claddagh | | | | would be almost invisible to the naked eye. |
| ring too. The gemstone for your claddagh | | | | Do this and you would not end up with severe, |
| sterling silver ring could be selected based | | | | dark tarnish that is best cleaned by a |
| on your color preference, birthstone or other | | | | professional jeweller. There is one very |
| beliefs and traditions. Jewellers generally | | | | interesting thing about a tarnished silver |
| provide different grade options for expensive | | | | ring. When the design of the silver ring is |
| gems like ruby, sapphire, emerald and | | | | based on an antique style, like the historic |
| tanzanite. If you are choosing a red garnet, | | | | claddagh ring, a slight tarnish on the ring |
| blue topaz, smoky quartz, citrine, amethyst, | | | | adds an antique touch to the ring. This would |
| aquamarine, tourmaline or iolite gemstone for | | | | enhance the classic appearance of your silver |
| your silver claddagh ring, insist on an eye | | | | claddagh ring. |
| clean gemstone. There is nothing wrong in | | | | |