Silver rings with gilding

One of the reasons for the popularity of gold-plated silver rings is the high price of gold jewelry. Jewelers tried to find an alternative, starting to use gilded silver in their products. Among the variety of gold-plated jewelry, gold-plated silver wedding rings occupy a special place.

The word "gilding" indicates that the jewelry is not made entirely of gold, but only covered with a gold layer on top. The ring is wrapped in a thin sheet of gold and soldered to a silver base at high temperature.

Often the test on them is the same as on gold jewelry, only the cost of the ring is much less. The lower the carat number, the less soft gold in the upper layer and the more durable the coating will be. For spraying silver jewelry, gold of 585 assay value (about 14 carats) and 750 assay value (about 18 carats) are traditionally used.

The quality of a gold-plated ring also depends on how thin the layer of gold is applied. The thinner the layer, the faster it will wear off. Usually the rings are covered with a layer of gilding from 0.03 to 0.1mm. The number indicating the number of carats of gold-plated jewelry depends on the purity of the top gold alloy. Typically, gold-plated jewelry is marked 10-20 carats. So, for example, a hallmark of 10 carats means that the top layer of the ring is 42% gold - this is about 2.5 microns thick.Practice shows that this layer is enough for the ring to retain its original appearance for a long time.

The modern assortment of gold-plated rings is very diverse. Let's look at a few examples.

• Rings - amulets. The Slavic peoples had a belief that the closed form of the ring has a special energy that connects a person with his Family. Rings among the ancient Slavs were considered an indispensable element of clothing. They were worn by everyone - from small children to gray-haired elders. Rings were considered exclusively male jewelry. They symbolized courage and strength. Women's amulets protected from evil spirits, cured of diseases, delivered from the evil eye and damage.

Wedding rings made of silver with gilding. Earlier in Russia there was a custom: when the groom went to woo, he bought his bride a silver ring, and a gold one for himself. Gold was considered a symbol of the head of the family. It personified power and responsibility for the family. Silver symbolized female wisdom, calmness and humility.Such rings were often inherited. Accumulating the energy of many generations, they were considered powerful amulets of family ties.

Today, there are a huge number of offers of gold-plated wedding rings: wide and narrow, smooth and corrugated, with stones and without inserts. The gold plating itself can also have different shades. Optionally, you can choose wedding rings with yellow or pink gold plating.

• Gilded prints. The tradition of wearing rings dates back to ancient Rome. In the modern world, a signet is considered one of the components of the image of a successful man. All eminent jewelry houses have collections of silver items. A silver signet decorated with cubic zirkonia is considered a classic of the genre. These stones shimmer very beautifully in the rays of the sun and look very organic with the sheen of metal. Usually they are used as an addition to the main stone.

• With rocks. Since silver is a precious metal, products made from it can be inlaid with precious and semi-precious stones. Moreover, each stone has certain properties.

Rings with quartz inserts look very original. This stone is credited with magical properties. It is believed that in order for quartz to start working as a talisman, it must be worn in a silver frame. It is in combination with this noble metal that the stone attracts love, success and protects against negative energy. Of particular beauty are gilded rings with mystical quartz or, as it is also called aquatitanium. This is titanium colored quartz. This metal gives the stone that same mystical brilliance for which it was named so, and a beautiful iridescent color.

Silver rings with amber are always an exclusive piece of jewelry. Just as there are no two amber stones with the same pattern in nature, it is impossible to make two completely identical rings. The peculiarity of this stone is such that the product, even with a large nugget, will look elegant and not bulky. Thanks to its malleable form, amber can take on arbitrarily complex and unexpected forms that immediately attract everyone's attention. Amber serves as a kind of shield for its owner from various troubles and diseases.

Sometimes amber is compared to drops of honey. Like honey, its color is very complex and many-sided - from yellowish, almost white, to dark brown, almost black. Depending on the intensity of the color, amber is framed in both gold and silver.

Moonstone (adularia) - this semi-precious stone is considered the patron saint of lovers. To enhance its magical properties, it is traditionally framed in silver. There is a belief that this mineral is able to awaken in its owner the gift of foresight. Beige adularia looks most advantageous with gold or silver with gilding. Moonstone rings are very delicate. They are very often preferred by women with a romantic temperament. The color of this mineral is traditionally white or yellowish with a thin stripe. The stone is distinguished by a slight bluish glow, similar to a moonlit path - hence, probably, its romantic name.

A turquoise ring in a pale blue hue symbolizes love and devotion. A gold-plated silver ring with turquoise inserts can give an additional charm to a woman's image, making it unique.Presenting a gift to your beloved in the form of a turquoise ring, you can safely ask for her hand.

Gold-plated rings with enamel are sometimes whole miniature compositions, which in some inconceivable way fit on an elegant female handle. Decorative coating in the form of enamel has a huge tint palette. Artists - jewelers have learned to combine enamel coating with various minerals. Although many are skeptical about the proximity of enamel to precious stones, this does not make jewelry with it less attractive. Rings with colored enamel can be decorated with rhinestones, cubic zirkonia and even diamonds.

To keep the attractiveness of gold-plated rings longer, you need to follow some rules for caring for them. If you want to clean your jewelry, be careful in choosing detergents. It is highly undesirable to use abrasive substances for this. They can damage the thin layer of gold plating.

If this is a ring with a three-dimensional pattern or engraving, wipe all hard-to-reach places with ethyl alcohol or a vinegar solution. This will help remove not only dirt, but also dull plaque. You can also hold the jewelry in a soapy solution for half an hour and rinse it with water. Before cleaning or before applying the cream, jewelry is recommended to be removed. This will extend the life of their attractive appearance.