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Figure 1. Silver wedding rings

Preparing for the wedding and wondered whether the wedding rings can be silver? Wondering if there are any omens against such rings? Doubtful about the choice of metal? Then this material is for you.

History of the metal of wedding rings

Engagement rings in our culture appeared relatively recently: the tradition came from the West and became ubiquitous only in the times of perestroika. If we go back to history, then on the territory of Russia in common use were wedding rings. And according to the Orthodox tradition, after the wedding the wife had a gold ring, and the husband – silver.

If we talk about the period of Russia, the rings for marriage were exclusively silver: silver has been used since ancient times, but gold mining on the territory of our country has only a couple of centuries.

It is worth noting that in some traditions and to this day are used exactly silver rings. For example, this metal is favored in Greece.

You may find information that it is bad luck to buy silver wedding rings. We hasten to assure you – this is only one of the myths. The choice of metal for wedding rings is dictated solely by its physical and chemical properties.

Pros and cons of silver wedding rings

Let’s try to understand why rings made of gold are more common?

The wedding ring should be durable: resistant to scratches and other deformations. After all, under ideal circumstances, it is worn until the golden wedding, that is, 50 years. And 585 gold meets these requirements. Such a ring may well live in pristine condition until this celebration.

Minuses of silver rings

Silver, unfortunately, is a soft metal. It easily leaves scratches, dents. With strong pressure, it can be deformed. For protection use rhodium plating: but, as practice shows, after 5-10 years from it with active use does not remain and trace. Gilding, which is also sometimes applied to silver, similarly erodes with years of wear.

In addition to the fact that without a protective layer silver is easily scratched, this metal has one more significant disadvantage: it begins to blacken. The fact is that silver interacts with human sweat. The reaction results in silver sulfide. Various silver ligatures, such as copper, also react. All of this leads to darkening and sometimes even greening of the product.

Another important point is that soft silver is not able to hold gemstones securely: there is too great a risk that the fasteners will loosen and the precious mineral will be lost. Therefore, diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires are framed only in gold, platinum and palladium.

Pros of silver rings

Are there pros of silver rings? Of course. First of all, it is a low price. A pair of rings will cost a thousand or two. Secondly, the variability of design: silver is a softer material, so it is much easier to make jewelry with complex ornaments. The third plus is peculiar: it is hypoallergenic metal. Often silver is chosen by those who are allergic to gold.

If the choice of silver rings is dictated by love exclusively to white metals, then we advise you to pay attention to white gold, platinum and palladium. Unlike silver, they will last a long time without losing their attractive appearance.