| SPINNER RINGS | | | | withstand much of the friction caused from rubbing |
| Spinner rings (or worry rings) find their basis in | | | | and spinning. Softer metals, such as Gold, are not |
| ancient Tibetan prayer wheels. These highly unusual | | | | good candidates for spinner style rings due to issues |
| rings have an outer band which manually spins freely | | | | with wear, friction and bending. When seeking a |
| around the inner ring. The motion of the outer ring is | | | | spinner ring, look for the hallmarks of 0.925, 925 or |
| told to give the wearer a special 'calming' effect - | | | | 'Sterling' to indicate silver purity. Avoid spinner rings |
| hence the alternative name of 'worry ring.' | | | | that are gold plated or may be made from more |
| The special "calming" effect which sometime helps in | | | | common materials such as Stainless Steel, Pewter or |
| the aid of anxiety and worries has been shown to be | | | | Iron. |
| useful to older children as well as adults. Occastionally, | | | | WHERE TO BUY |
| these spinner rings can be referred to as worry | | | | Look for a great selection of spinner rings online - |
| rings, turn rings, turning rings, prayer rings or motion | | | | search key terms such as worry rings, spinner rings |
| rings. Because spinner rings require two independent | | | | or silver spinner rings. Be sure to ask questions about |
| rings to work, they typically are found in larger sizes | | | | your purchase such as a) is it in stock and b) does |
| online in many different styles and designs. | | | | this item have a hallmark for silver purity. has online |
| MATERIALS | | | | consultants who can assist you in finding the perfect |
| Most styles of spinner rings are made from sterling | | | | ring. Be sure to compare quality and pricing before |
| silver - not only because of the inherent value and | | | | making any decision and most of all - use the spinner |
| beauty of sterling silver, but also sterling can | | | | ring to relieve stress and anxiety all day long! |