The Ottasilver Journal
Silver Blog
Style guides, stone stories and the craft behind handmade silver - from the people who make it.
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Men's Silver Wedding Bands: Styles, Widths and the Islamic View
How to choose a men's silver wedding band: styles, widths and sizing, what Islamic scholars say about wedding rings and gold, and how to care for silver.
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Islamic Rings for Men: Sunnah, Which Hand and Finger, Stones and Inscriptions
What the hadith say about men's rings: the Prophet's silver ring, gold vs silver, which hand and finger, aqeeq and other stones, and inscriptions.
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Men's Ring Stones and Their Meanings: A Guide to 13 Popular Stones
What the most popular stones in men's rings mean, how well each wears, how to choose one by meaning or style, and birthstones by month.
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How to Clean Sterling Silver: 4 Safe Methods and How to Stop Tarnish
How to clean tarnished sterling silver at home, from a polishing cloth to baking soda and foil, which methods are safe for stones, and how to stop tarnish.
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Turkish Jewelry: Ottoman Craft, the Grand Bazaar and How to Buy Real Turkish Silver
Where Turkish jewelry comes from, the Ottoman techniques, motifs and stones behind it, the evil eye and puzzle ring, and how to buy real Turkish silver.
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Malachite Meaning: The Stone of Transformation, Safety and Care
What malachite means, where it comes from, whether it is toxic or can get wet, how to tell if it is real, and how to wear and care for malachite jewelry.
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Mother of Pearl Meaning: What It Is, Pearl vs Mother of Pearl, and How Men Wear It
What mother of pearl is, what it means, how it differs from pearl, what blue mother of pearl is, and how to wear and care for a men's pearl ring.
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Types of Chains for Men and Which Length to Wear
The main types of chains for men, from box and rope to Cuban and Franco, which width to choose, and a men's chain length chart with where each length sits.
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Lapis Lazuli Meaning: History, Quality and How to Tell If It's Real
What lapis lazuli means, where it comes from, how to judge its quality and value, how to tell real lapis from sodalite and dyed stones, and how to care for it.
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Pinky Ring Meaning: Why Men Wear Pinky Rings and How to Wear One
What a pinky ring means on a man, from signet rings and family heritage to modern style, which hand to wear it on, and how to choose and size a pinky ring.
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Which Finger to Wear a Ring On: Ring Meanings for Men
What each finger means for a man's ring, from thumb to pinky, left hand or right, Turkish and Islamic traditions, and how to choose the right finger.
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Men's Bracelet Size Chart: How to Measure Your Wrist
Men's bracelet size chart for chain and beaded bracelets, how to measure your wrist in two minutes, how much room to leave, and the sizes most men choose.
