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