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Personalized rings: because every mother is one of a kind |
Written by Casey Buell
Friday, 10 March 2006
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Every
mother is special. Every mother is unique in her own
way. And every mother cherishes the uniqueness of her
children. Personalized rings a special way for a mother to
celebrate her children's individuality. With a different birthstone to
represent each individual child, and his or her name engraved next to
their birthstone, all a mother has to do is look at her finger to know
that her children are near. Personalized rings are just that; personalized! The can be cast of just about any precious metal. They can be made in a myriad of different styles. The birthstones can be real or simulated. They can be engraved or left blank. There can be one ring for each child, or every child in the family can be represented on the same ring. With so many different options the possibilities are endless. The legend and lore of birthstones and personalized rings: Each birthstone has its own special qualities and history. For example: emeralds (May) were believed by the ancient Hindus to offer the wearer the special protection of God, and rubies (July) were said to symbolize success, devotion, and integrity. The ancient Egyptians believed peridot (Aug) would ensure its wearer good luck, while the Greeks believed that topaz (Nov) could increase its wearers strength. These are just a few examples of the lore of birthstones. Personalized rings have a rich history in many cultures. Most scholars agree that the history and legend of birthstones originated in the Old Testament story of a garment worn by the high priest Aaron. Each stone represented one of the twelve tribes, one of the signs of the zodiac and also one of the months of the year. Over time, many of the birth stones have remained the same, with the same birth stone colors; some have changed slightly because their exact origins were unknown from the original text, and some have been interpreted to the proper minerals of those probably referred to in the in the original text. Where is the best place to purchase personalized rings? To get an idea of the different styles and prices that are available in personalized rings it is more convenient to view them online before shopping around at local jewelry stores. Retail jewelers will sometimes carry a small selection of personalized rings, but you are most apt to find them online. Just type "personalized rings" into an Internet search engine like Google or Yahoo and you will find several reliable websites that specialize in personalized rings. The cost of personalized rings is dependant upon the gemstones set into it. Most retailers and e-Commerce sites will allow you to order your ring with either simulated or genuine gemstones. In solid 14K yellow or white gold, personalized rings with simulated gemstones should cost about $250 to $375. The same rings with genuine gemstones can range from $400 to $700, depending on the gemstones. Often the cost of genuine birthstones is not much more than simulated gemstones, it just depends on the months when the members of your family happen to have been born. For example, the birthstones for April (diamond), May (emerald) and September (sapphire) can add $100 or more each to the cost of the rings because these precious stones are much more rare and expensive than other birthstones. A family of individuals: Every mother cherishes the individuality of her children. They love their hard headed Leos and ever changing Geminis. When you give your mother personalized rings you allow her to celebrate the uniqueness of her family. Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
About The Author:
Casey Buell is an expert in the field of gemstones and diamonds, and a contributor to the award winning mother's ring website located at http://www.momsring.com
Casey Buell is an expert in the field of gemstones and diamonds, and a contributor to the award winning mother's ring website located at http://www.momsring.com
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