Silver is known as the poor man’s Gold. This precious metal is been into usage from time immemorial. Silver metal has significant health benefits hence been used across cultures for centuries. Silver has a proven track record as a powerful antimicrobial agent fighting infection and aiding in cold and flu prevention, wound healing, etc. Silver jewellery helps with internal heat regulation and circulation. Ancient Ayurveda recommends the usage of silver jewellery and cutlery to improve energy levels, balance in moods, blood circulation, body temperature balance, and maintain cleanliness and immunity. If silver jewellery turns blue when worn too long, indicates the presence of elevated levels of sodium in our body. Silver cutlery is used as it purifies the food and fights against harmful infection and disease hence the custom of gifting silver utensils is still live. Silver has anti-ageing properties hence used in cosmetics for skincare.
Researchers at the University of Southampton have proven that wearing silver ornaments helps to alleviate symptoms of arthritis. The study revealed that wearing silver ornaments helps reduce pain and hyperextension in rheumatoid arthritis and restore stability and range of motion in the inflamed joints.
Silver is a highly reactive metal so it is not advised to wear pure silver hence for making ornaments Sterling silver is used. Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% silver and copper. Oxidized silver is a process that many jewellers use to give sterling silver a black patina by using Potassium Sulphate. It gives the jewellery an antique or tarnished look.
The rural women SHGs (Self-Help groups) supported by SERP-AP (Society for Elimination Of Rural Poverty) are into making oxidized silver jewellery for earning their livelihood. These handcrafted authentic silver jewellery are very attractive and crafted catering to all the age groups and occasions (Chokar, Long chains, Bracelets, earrings to name a few). Kalgudi in collaboration with SERP-AP brought their products online @ Kalgudi.com. Let us all incorporate the habit of using Silver metal to reap health benefits and support rural women.
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