Silver, as a precious metal, has long been considered second only to gold. Its sheen and malleability has made it popular in the use of utensils, money and jewellery. It has also been used for preservation of foods where people in the early 20th century would put silver coins in pots of milk to prolong its freshness. This ancient metal sees its way into clothing as well to reduce odours, and decrease the risk of bacterial infection. Its other uses can be seen in mirrors, optics, dentistry, photography and electronics.

In jewellery, the silver used is sterling silver, an alloy of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper. As it is malleable, it can be used to create all sorts of intricate designs. Its cheaper price also makes it affordable for many.

Silver necklaces(In Danish sølv halskæder) can best be complicated with pendants and stones. There are many lovely designs you can choose from online too. From movie inspired styles to those made famous by celebrities, your options for silver necklaces are limitless.

Diamond, meanwhile, has remained the stone of choice for jewellery throughout the ages. Prized for its remarkable optical quality, hardness and ability to withstand corrosive elements, it has continued to remain the most popular gem, especially for rings.

Seductive, speaking of wealth and status, diamond rings(In Danish diamantringe) have been immortalized through film and song. The Hollywood film ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ starring sex symbol Marilyn Monroe crooning the hit number ‘Diamonds are a girl’s best friend’, has only added to its allure.

To add to its attraction, diamond rings can be chosen from five primary cuts, giving admirers a range to choose from. They include the ‘princess cut’, the ‘marquise cut’, the ‘round cut’, the ‘pear cut’ and the ‘oval cut’.

However, inspite of its appeal, this precious mineral has recently acquired some negative publicity. With reports of many being mined in conflict zones to finance insurgencies, there is much debate on their legitimacy. People have now been urged only to purchase diamonds with a Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), to distinguish them from conflict diamonds and help stop the trade of such ‘blood’ stones.

However, no matter the controversy, diamond rings will no doubt continue to fascinate mankind for their simplistic beauty and future rarity. An object loved since antiquity is unlikely to be unloved any time soon.