By Mike CookeSome people become slightly puzzled when choosing rings. It’s like a fork in the road wherein they are undecided which road to choose, the silvery path or the golden way. Contrary to what is traditional, most individuals be it young or old, celebrities or ordinary women, are choosing sterling silver rings. I would say that sterling silver has reached the pinnacle of its popularity in the last two years, so much so that even known affluent people are bragging about their sterling silver jewelries. There are quite a few reasons why the choice of sterling silver over gold, which is the symbol of prosperity, is quite prevalent these days.For one, sterling silver is very reasonably priced. Comparing silver against gold you will be surprised that sterling silver is more often one-fourth of the more expensive piece. I once bought a ring for my sister who was turning 18, I wanted to buy a simple wrap around ring for her and scouted for one over the Internet. I found one made of 14K yellow gold priced at $179 and I also saw a replica of it in silver that only costs $22. Your guess is as good as mine I purchased the sterling silver in place of the gold one, but what’s so great about it is that I was able to buy her a set. Ring, earrings, necklace and bangles in matching designs all for only $148, all of these cheaper than one gold ring.Another reason why sterling silver has been winning over gold is that the designs available in silver are more contemporary. Maybe because of its low production cost sterling silver jewelries are being seen in all shapes and sizes. If you want a sterling silver ring with a flower design you will probably find more than fifty variations in the floral pattern as compared to the limited choices in gold ones. In fact if you have a design in mind you have big chance of finding it in a sterling silver store whereas in gold you will probably have it custom made by a jeweler.Finally the most prevalent of reason why people prefer sterling silver over gold jewelry is that you are perceived to be cool and smart if you are wearing sterling silver silver jewelries. Its trendy to be donning multiple sterling silver rings on the fingers of one hand but you will be branded as flamboyant and a show off if you do it with gold rings. I would rather be trendy and stylish rather than be pompously rich.Sterling silver rings make you standout with its beautiful and classy designs. Get that perfect ring for any outfit or social function at http://www.overstocksilver.com.