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