Family Rings

Popular Types Of Family Rings

A family ring can take a variety of forms – some ancient, some new-world, but a family ring is a way to represent either the family as a whole through the ages, or the nuclear family’s individual members. Some of the forms family rings have taken (and continue to take today) are –

• Family crest rings
• Family birthstone rings
• Family crest signet ring

A family crest ring usually has a crest on it that has represented the family name for many generations, perhaps even centuries back to early ages. This might be a shield-like crest or a family crest signet ring with a letter to represent the name. More often, these are worn as a mens family ring; family crest rings have a very masculine look to them. It is even possible that a family crest ring has been passed down through the ages; if so, that ring design can be reproduced to provide more of the same for newer generations.

A gem stone family ring is what is more often worn as mothers and family rings for women. Family rings for mothers (and also grandmothers) commonly will have a birthstone which represents each child or grandchild in the family. These are often just pretty ring settings with the stones lined up side by side (often in order of birth), but more and more designer styles of mother’s and family rings are being offered. These might be something like a mother and child pendant where a childlike figure represents each child and is inlaid with the birthstone for that child. These are also available without the gem stone inserts.

Family Ring Collections

Many great names in jewelry design have lent their talents to family ring crafting. For example, the tricolor glory of the Black Hills Gold signature line had been lent to gold family rings in Black Hills Gold family ring collections. Also popular is the Limoges collection family name ring. As new designer family and mother and child pendants enter the jewelry market, more jewelry collection lines increase available selections.

Maintaining Family Rings

Family rings are cleaned and maintained according to the materials that comprise them. When a family ring is purchased, the jeweler should provide care instructions, or an attempt should be made to contact the dealer online. Some gems and metals are more prone to damage than others, so it is worth finding out what is on a family or mothers ring and how to care for the most precious members of the setting. Not all gemstones are cared for equally; care should follow that for the most vulnerable portion of the setting.

As a last note, something that often becomes an issue with a new birth or adoption is that a gem stone family ring is no longer accurate, or no longer fits properly. Owners can rest easy, however. It is possible to add stones to a setting or increase size. Platinum family ring, silver or gold really doesn’t matter; what matters most is finding a skilled jeweler who can do the job with care and precision.

An excellent place to find a specialist is online. Coincidentally, an excellent place to shop for a mother’s or family ring is online as well. So when the time comes to buy that first family ring, or welcome a late arriving member, search online first for the best skill and value available.