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