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Silver.Ag: The Facts About Silver Ring

Silver is a precious metal and has been accepted as a valid means of payment throughout the history of trading. As there is no significant risk of provoking an allergic reaction, a silver ring or another item of personal jewelry may safely be given to small children with little risk of adverse reaction.

Silver cleans easily, and is often used for ‘droplet’ ear rings and other forms of body piercing when good hygiene is an important issue.

Many different types of jewelry are traditionally cast in silver, amongst them the Irish claddagh ring.It is very common “for the claddagh in the family to” be regarded as a family heirloom and is handed to the first-born boy of each generation.

The only drawback to this custom is a direct consequence of the malleable quality of silver. It is very likely that the ring will almost certainly need to be repaired (or at least adjusted) every time it is handed on, as the young man receiving the ring is likely to have much slimmer fingers than the adult who is giving it to him.

On the other hand, there is a distinct advantage to be gained from the metal’s sterile qualities which has resulted in its use in surgical applications. Dentistry is the best example of this, particularly when considering the cost of materials. A filling based on an amalgam of silver will cost about one-eightieth of the same filling based on gold.

Mr. Pavlik is sterling silver rings expert with over 18 years experience in jewelry business. The company, he works for: Silver.Ag is one the largest eshops on the world, with over 114.000 pcs of jewelry physically in stock.