What Is Silver Wedding Ring?
A Silver Wedding Ring Is a symbol to the rest of the world that the wearer is married. This custom is as least as old as 4800 years ago in Ancient Egypt, where the custom is believed to have originated. This civilization sprouted by the fertile Nile River. At first Egyptians used papyrus reeds, which grew abundantly by the riverside, to weave rings for their fingers. Eventually they transitioned to more permanent rings.
The band itself is a symbol of never-ending love. The Egyptians originated the practice of wearing the ring on the third finger of the left hand which is now referred to as ‘the ring finger’–because it was believed to be directly connected to the heart by a vein. It is no accident that the wedding band is circular as this was the Egyptian symbol of eternity. Ancient Egyptians did not think the circle symbolized fidelity, however. Many of them were polygamous.
Is Silver Good For Wedding Ring?
While sterling silver is certainly acceptable for jewelry you wear occasionally, that doesn’t hold your super special, expensive diamonds, it won’t hold up for your engagement and wedding rings. Silver is naturally quite soft and like we said for gold, it will definitely wear away over time.
What Are Silver Wedding Rings Made Of?
Silver rings are made from sterling silver, which is an alloy (a mixture of metals). Sterling silver has to contain a minimum of 92.5% of silver. Copper usually makes up the remaining percentage. This alloy is necessary because pure silver is quite malleable meaning it could bend out of shape over time.
What Is Special About Silver Wedding Ring?
Silver is a popular choice for wedding rings because it polishes to a beautiful mirror finish and has one of the whitest and most reflective surfaces of metals. Another reason why silver is a favourite choice for jewellery is that it costs less than other metals – it is more abundant in nature and is easy to shape.
THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE CHOOSING SILVER WEDDING BAND:
DURABILITY
Do you work with your hands? Silver is a very soft metal and prone to scratches, dings and changing shape over time. Some people, including myself, appreciate the way that silver ages and collects marks from daily wear. But many don’t like the idea of their rings looking like they are 20 years old in just one year. If that is how you feel, I suggest opting for a more durable metal such as white gold. All metals will wear over time, but silver will go through the process much faster.
FINISH
Silver is very versatile in the finishes that it will take, from bright white to oxidized black, high polish to soft satin. These finishes will look great in your wedding photos, but honestly they will not last far beyond your big day. Rings, especially when worn daily, are constantly going through a burnishing process. Burnishing is when a metal rubs against something harder than itself leaving behind a shiny mark. Eventually your ring will be covered in these marks, creating a new finish; a satin ring will become shinier and a polished ring will become more matte. Silver always finds its happy spot somewhere in between the two. For me I would say that the finish changed within the first week or so of wearing my ring.
BUDGET
Many people favor the option of silver because the price is substantially lower than other precious metals. This can be very helpful for some couples. Weddings are expensive and for some people adding a pricey ring to the bill is not an option. Many people who choose silver wedding bands plan on wearing them temporarily and investing in new rings for their one year anniversary (after the wedding craziness dies down). If you choose to make each others bands from sterling, but know that eventually you will want rings in another metal such as white gold or platinum, there is an option of having a mold made of your initial rings and at any point in the future they can be cast in the metal of your choice.
EXPERIENCE
If you plan on making your own wedding rings and have chosen to use sterling silver you will be happy to know that it is very easy to form, solder and polish. Silver is also a great material for texturing and stamping. There are usually very few bumps along the way of making a silver ring, the process should be smooth and the results will be professional.
A STRONGER OPTION
When a couple decides on silver rings we always use palladium sterling silver at With These Rings. Pure silver is an element and naturally found in the earth. Sterling silver is an alloy (a mix of metals) 92.5% of which is pure silver. With traditional sterling silver the additional 7.5% comes from copper, which is also a soft metal. With palladium sterling silver that 7.5% is made up of part palladium and part copper. Palladium is a member of the platinum family and shares many of the same characteristics as platinum, included its high level of durability. This gives palladium sterling silver more integrity then its traditional counterpart.
How Long Does Silver Ring Last?
High-quality sterling silver jewelry can last a lifetime if properly cared for. Although it may tarnish over time, regular cleaning and polishing will help keep your jewelry like new. Simple regular cleaning with a soft cloth and mild soap will keep your sterling silver shining.
Silver Wedding Ring Prices In Ghana:
GH₵ 850.00
Alluring Silver Tungsten Ring
GH₵ 2,000.00
3set Sterling Silver Wedding Ring
GH₵ 1,600.00
Sleek Design – 925 Silver Wedding Ring
GH₵ 2,200.00
925 Solid Wedding Ring Silver
GH₵ 750.00
Fancy Silver Wedding Rings Pair
GH₵ 980.00