Silver rings with gold leaf

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

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

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

The quality of the ring with gilding depends on how thin a layer of gold is applied. The thinner the layer, the faster it will be erased. Usually the rings are covered with a layer of gold from 0.03 to 0.1 mm. The number indicating the number of carats of gilded jewelery depends on the purity of the top gold alloy. Ornaments with gilding are usually labeled 10-20 carats. For example, a 10 carat stamp means that the top layer of the ring is 42% gold — 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 range of gilded rings is very diverse. Consider a few examples.

• Rings - amulets. The Slavic peoples believed that the closed form of the ring has a special energy that binds a person to his clan. Rings of the ancient Slavs were considered an essential element of clothing. Everyone wore them - from small children to gray-haired old men. Rings were considered exclusively masculine jewelry. They symbolized courage and strength. Women's amulets guarded from evil spirits, cured from disease, delivered from the evil eye and damage.

Wedding rings made of silver with gold. There used to be a custom in Russia: when the bridegroom 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 feminine wisdom, calmness and humility. Such rings are often inherited. Accumulating in themselves the energy of many generations, they were considered powerful charms of family ties.

Today there are a huge number of proposals for gilded 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 gold or yellow gold.

• Signs with gilding. The tradition of wearing rings originated in the days of ancient Rome. In the modern world, signet is considered one of the components of the image of a successful man. All famous jewelry houses have collections of silverware. The classic of the genre is a signet of silver, decorated with cubic zirconias. These stones shine very beautifully in the rays of the sun and look very organic with the glitter of metal. Usually they are used as a supplement to the main stone.

• With rocks. Since silver belongs to precious metals, articles made of it can be inlaid with precious and semiprecious stones. In addition, each stone has certain properties.

Rings with quartz inserts look very original. Magical properties are attributed to this stone. It is believed that in order for quartz to start working as a talisman, it must be worn in a frame of silver. It is in combination with this noble metal that the stone attracts love, success and protects against negative energy. Special beauty is distinguished by gilded rings with mystical quartz or, as it is also called aquatitanium. This is quartz, dyed with titanium. This metal gives the stone the very mystical brilliance for which it was called, and a beautiful rainbow color.

Silver rings with amber are always an exclusive piece of jewelry. As there are no two amber stones with the same pattern in nature, it is impossible to make two absolutely identical rings. The peculiarity of this stone is that the product, even with a large nugget, will look elegant and not cumbersome. Due to its pliable form, amber can take arbitrarily complex and unexpected forms that immediately attract everyone’s attention. Amber serves as a shield for its owner from various troubles and illnesses.

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

Moonstone (adulyar) - 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. The beard of beige color looks most advantageous with gold or in silver with gilding. Moonstone rings are very delicate. They are often preferred by female persons with a romantic temperament. The color of this mineral is traditionally white or yellowish with a thin strip. The stone has a light bluish glow, like a moonlit path - hence, probably, its romantic name.

The turquoise ring in soft blue hue symbolizes love and devotion. A silver ring with gold leaf with turquoise inserts is able to give an additional charm to the female image, making it unique. When presenting a gift to your beloved in the form of a ring with turquoise, you can safely ask for her hand.

At times, gilded enamel rings are one-piece miniature compositions that somehow fit the elegant female handle. Decorative coating in the form of enamel has a huge tint palette. Artists - jewelers have learned how to combine enamel coating with various minerals. Although many are skeptical about the enamel neighborhood with precious stones, this does not make jewelry with it less attractive. Rings with colored enamel can be decorated with rhinestones, cubic zirconias and even diamonds.

In order to preserve the attractiveness of rings with gold, it is necessary to follow some rules for their care. If you want to clean the jewelry, be careful in choosing detergents. It is highly undesirable to use abrasives for this. They can damage a thin layer of gilding.

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