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While many
jewelry buyers do buy silver jewelry because it is cheaper than gold
jewelry, the demand for sterling silver jewelry also includes true lovers of the metal. Thailand is one of the major
producers of gem stones and jewelry. It is therefore no surprise
that much of the 925 sterling silver jewelry that reaches international markets originates
in Thailand. The qualities, designs and price points of sterling silver produced
in the country cover a wide range. This actually reflects
the type of markets that the jewelry was made for.
A visit to
Bangkok, the major center for Thailand's gem and jewelry industry
will provide some interesting facts. If you had to go by volume of
silver jewelry sales, much of the purchases and sales are made for
jewelry that is sold by the gram. Such sterling
silver jewelry includes simple designs, low metal weight and low
quality craftsmanship. The gem stones in this type of 925 silver
jewelry are generally low grade natural gems or man made synthetic
stones. The market catered to by such jewels is basically not too
concerned about quality of jewelry or gems. This is a market segment
where quality minded Thai jewelry providers like Kaisilver do not
enter. Another category of Thail silver jewelry is for
wholesale
silver jewelry. While gram based silver could also be
wholesale, the jewels we refer to here have a slightly better
quality as compared to 925 sterling silver jewelry that is sold by
weight. These jewels are mass produced and provide no option for customization.
However, these are not the type of silver jewels
that a serious jewelry lover would be interested in.
If you are
truly interested in silver jewelry that is made well and includes
good natural gems, you will have to go for the custom
jewelry option. A made to order
925 silver ring or other silver jewel need not worry about
satisfying mass markets. The jewel is made for a specific person and
the jeweler can concentrate on delivering full value and quality.
There are numerous advantages when you choose custom made 925 silver
jewelry. The design is ofcourse something that you
can always select. There might be many cases when you would like to
choose specific dimensions for your silver jewels
too. For example, a large silver topaz ring that you like might need
to have smaller dimensions if, the gemstone you choose for such a
ring was a blue sapphire. This is because blue sapphires are many
times more expensive as compared to blue topaz. Large rubies,
sapphires and emeralds are not only very expensive but also
quite hard to find. Your custom silver jewelry can be made by
combining features from many jewels. for example, a 925 silver ring
could have the band taken from one design and combined with a
gemstone mount from another
ring.
We have discussed about silver
rings but silver jewelry can include more than just rings. If
you look at the image below you will see some finely crafter 925
silver jewels. Cufflinks, silver chains, silver pendants and even
silver bracelets are something that you can consider. While it is
true that many men today buy cheap stainless steel cufflinks, the
fact is that if you wanted a modestly priced pair of cuff links made
with a precious metal, sterling silver plain or studded cufflinks
should interest you. When it comes to silver chain, the benefits are
very glaring. If you had to wear a large pendant with a gold chain,
the price of the chain would be very expensive. On the other hand, a
sterling silver pendant with a 925 silver chain would be much more
modestly priced. This even if the pendant and chain had a good
design, weight and craftsmanship.
When it comes to men's
jewelry there is no doubt that silver is preferred by a
large section of buyers. Kaisilver the world's leading custom
jewelry provider based in Thailand reveals some interesting
case study information. Most of the men who order silver
jewelry do it because they like the feel and looks of the metal. A
much smaller percentage of men's silver jewelry is purchased just
because it is cheaper than gold jewelry. In any case price is an
important factor for buyers of all types of merchandise. A good
sturdy silver ring or other silver jewel would be very modestly
priced as compared to a similar jewel when made in gold. Mens
jewelry would be quite large and therefore require a good metal
weight to make it long lasting. Economic conditions and gold prices
might make mens sterling silver jewelry a good option.
When you talk about
925 silver jewelry one issue needs to be discussed and tackled, this
relates to the tarnishing of silver. Tarnish is the
discoloration of silver that occurs over time, it might start as a
very slight discoloration (barely visible) and become more
pronounced if not cleaned. You should know that tarnish on silver is
not something that can be avoided. In many cases, mild tarnish can
actually enhance the beauty of the silver jewel. This is when the
designs represent jewels that have a classic and antique appearance.
The MPN02 silver mens cross pendant shown below is a good example of
such a classic jewel. Tarnished silver jewelry can be cleaned with
recommended lotions and even polishing fabrics. The truth is that if
you take some care to have your silver jewelry polished at the first
stages of tarnish, there will be no stubborn tarnish on the jewels.
Having spoken about silver
tarnish there is another important aspect to be consider, this
relates to plating on silver. Jewelers discovered
some interesting ways to take care of silver tarnish. This is
done by plating sterling silver jewelry with metals like
rhodium, gold or even platinum. Jewelry lovers are informed that
these are anti-tarnish treatments. The sad truth is that these
platings on silver will come off after a while. And when that does
happen, the jewels will appear patch and shabby. We would therefore
suggest that unplated silver jewelry is the best option.
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| Kaisilver custom jewelry is custom
made in gold or sterling silver. The same team of designers,
craftsmen, gemstone experts and production professionals works on gold
and 925 silver jewelry. This ensures that complete attention is provided
to every single detail irrespective of the metal in
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Kaisilver custom jewelry allows you to
choose the design, dimensions and gem stone for your blue lapis ring
and other jewelry. With over 3,500 skiller craftsmen working on
kaisilver jewelry, this provider is regarded as the worlds largest
online provider of high end custom made jewelry. Every gem stone is
handpicked and custom cut, every jewel is produced by some of the
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Thai Silver
Jewelry
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The fact that Thailand is
regarded as one of the major sources for silver jewelry
has some interesting ramifications. Silver jewelry
factories in Thailand produce 925 silver jewelry for various
markets. There is therefore no specific Thai silver jewelry
that you will come across. Some production centers like
Sukothai and even Chiangmai do have sterling silver jewelry
factories that make traditional Thai jewelry.
Most of the silver jewelry that you
will come across in Thailand is modern. Kaisilver leads the
market when it comes to custom made jewelry but, it's approach
to wholesale 925 sterling silver jewelry is a bit different.
The company makes only good quality jewelry in gold and
silver. So gimmicks like light weight jewels and substandard
gems are avoided at all costs. You can therefore not expect to
find low quality silver junk jewels that sell by the gram or
kilo.
Many sterling silver jewelry lovers
are under the impression that, good quality gems, designs and
craftsmanship cannot happen with 925 silver jewelry. The fact
is that no technical issues cause silver jewelry to be made
shabbily. It is the attitude of most jewelers where, silver
jewelry orders are either not accepted or treated with scant
respect to quality.
You might be interested to know that,
silver wedding rings are fast gaining popularity. With the
right type of design and gemstone selection, sterling silver
wedding rings can be as interesting and attractive as their
gold counterparts.
Many jewelry lovers are qutie confused
when they come across sterling silver jewelry with price tags
that hit a few hundred dollars. They make price comparisons
between custom silver jewelry and the more common factory mass
produced jewels. The point is when you are looking for a
custom sterling silver jewel, the jeweler will need to make
that piece just for you. There is no mass production where
overheads like design and moulding can be spread. Custom made
silver jewelry will invariably have better craftsmanship and
metal weight too.
An interesting piece of information
relates to the process of polishing sterling silver jewelry.
When you clean your silver jewelry you will need to consider
the properties of the gems set in the jewel. An emerald silver
ring could be custom made without a
problem. But when it comes to cleaning your silver
emerald gem stone ring you should be aware that, the polishing
solution could contains chemicals that affect the emerald gemstone.
While many jewelers do not prefer to
produce single piece silver jewelry, it is worth looking for a
custom jewelry provider who is willing to do this for you.
When it comes to rings with meaning like, cross rings,
claddagh rings, ankh rings etc the value
of the metal does not increase or decrease the
meaning of the jewel. You can therefore set your budget based
on your financial position and then select the ring.
It is sometimes believed that the
special properties of silver keep poisons and such dangerous elements
away. This belief has still remained in
certain parts of the world. You will therefore find
very consistent demand for jewels like silver carnelian rings, sterling silver
ankh pendants and even silver rings with snake designs.
Antiquing for 925 silver jewelry has
been practised for many decades. Various methods have been
developed to create an antique fisnish on silver. This is what
gives the jewelry a very valuable and antique appearance.
A discussion on sterling silver
jewelry needs to explain one prominent issue. This relates to
the question of what is sterling
silver. Silver when 100% pure is quite
soft and not sturdy enough to be processed into jewelry.
Various alloys are added to pure silver to make it stronger.
Depending on the proportion of alloy added to pure silver, the content of
pure silver would be reduced. It is conventional to keep at
least 92.5% silver the remaining 7.5% being composed of other metals.
Silver that meets this stipulated purity is referred to as
sterling silver. However it is not uncommon
to find silver jewelry in certain countries made with
silver that has a purity as low as 50%. Such silver
jewelry can ofcourse not be called sterling silver jewellery.
If you would like to get
more information regarding the world class custom jewelry from
Kaisilver, please email us at sales@kaisilver.com
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