Ajoure Half Ball Ring

Ajoure Half ball ring is a filigree style and is made of  sterling silver 92.5. This 3D semicircle with ajoure detailing on top of a 2mm band. Beautiful detailing in this ring. This silver filigree ring  is very popular in NZ.

Ajoure means that it has cut out detailing leaving open spaces within the piece. This type of workmanship  tends to remind us of lace. It is much like filigree but more cut out and not quite so fine and delicate.

Sterling silver meaning

This beautiful ajoure half ball ring is made from sterling silver and features a 92.5 stamp. This means it is 92.5% fine silver with no more than 7.5% of copper or other metals. This formula is internationally accepted and it gives sterling silver the hardness and the tolerance to work with. Anything higher than 92.5 would be too soft and tarnish too quickly. When you buy sterling silver from us, we can guarantee it is just that!

Caring For Your Sterling Silver

To keep your sterling silver looking its best, use a silver polishing cloth or silvo on an old rag and give it a gentle rub. This will give your jewellery back its brilliant shine! Silver will tarnish from being exposed to air but will take a good six weeks to discolour. Items that are worn constantly will take a lot longer! To preserve the shine on your silver avoid contact with ammonia, alcohol, fingernail polish remover or turpentine. ALWAYS remove sterling silver jewellery while in natural hot pools because of the high sulphur content in the water. Do not use silver dip. Dip cleaners work for the first few times but it puts a layer on the silver and can discolour stones and shell. Toothpaste is also not a good idea as it is too abrasive.