The traditional Scottish Highland dress for men includes the kilt and the plaid pins, generally made of sterling silver. The kilt pin is used to decorate the right bottom corner of the kilt; popular designs include swords and Celtic motifs. The plaid is a long scarf-type garment used across the chest and over the left shoulder where it is fasten with a silver sterling pin or brooch. Women also wear silver sterling brooches with the plaid, as part of the traditional Scottish dress.
Engagement rings can come in a range of prices and designs, but are often made of precious metals and stones, such as diamonds, platinum and sterling silver. Although gold is often the traditional and most common choice to make wedding rings or bands, sterling silver makes an innovative and more affordable alternative.
People used jewelry since ancient times, when they discovered the art of forging metal and making alloys. Antiques sterling silver jewelry is often found in private or museum jewelry collections across the world. Sterling silver jewelry from various periods and artistic movements, such as the early 1900s Art Noveau, are often found in jewelry and silver collections.
Perhaps the most common use for sterling silver jewelry is personal expression and embellishment. People can use pieces of jewelry crafted in silver, such as rings, bracelets and necklace pendants, for embellishment or expressing their aesthetic taste. Sterling silver jewelry is also used to express people's faith or religious beliefs, as well as their love for family members.