Information on Ceramic Rings
The word ceramic is a derivative of the Greek word keramikos, which means potter's clay, and keramos meaning pottery. The term refers to non-metallic and inorganic minerals that are shaped and formed by the action of high temperature firing. It has been discovered to be ideal for jewelry because of its durability and hypoallergenic components. Does this Spark an idea?
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History
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Jewelry made of ceramics has been made and used ever since the functions of clay were discovered to make pots, vases and other ornamentals---ever since ancient times when people of all civilizations use jewelry as religious emblems, social badges and aesthetic adornments, according to the Ancient Jewelry Facts website.
Misconceptions
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When people hear the word ceramics, most think of bowls, plates, vases and floor tiles, but not jewelry. In ceramics classes, the focus is more on decorative pieces of art. It is improbable that ceramics students are taught that they can create small and intricate jewelry pieces out of ceramics. In general, people think that ceramic jewelry is not classy enough; in fact, most perceive jewelry made of ceramics as cheap and tacky.
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Comparison
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In comparison to jewelry made of materials such as nickel, jewelry pieces made out of ceramic do not cause allergies. Many people have an allergic reaction to the components of nickel, which results in skin irritation and a change of color of the skin in contact with the jewelry into green. Ceramic rings in particular are hypoallergenic.
Costs
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The price range also greatly differs. Because ceramic is made of materials that are widely available, the cost is relatively low when compared with that of gold, silver or platinum. However, the value of a ceramic ring for its elegance and durability greatly outweighs its costs.
Advantages
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When it comes to style and fashion, ceramic rings are steadily gaining popularity, especially in fashion hubs such as Milan and Tokyo, because of their versatility and stylishness, according to the New Jewelry Trends website. Ceramic rings come in colors such as black, white, pink and light blue. This makes ceramic jewelry pieces easy to match with the outfits, whereas gold and silver can be used only in particular attires.
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References
- Photo Credit the rings for marriage image by laviniaparscuta from Fotolia.com
