Kiddush means sanctification or purification. The Kiddush ritual is held on the day of Sabbath, and during the Bat and Bar Mitzvah ceremonies. Kiddush involves reciting of ritualistic prayer and blessings over a cup of wine or any other beverage. Use of water is strictly prohibited in the Kiddush because the wine is used to raise a toast to life. The cups used for this purpose are known as Kiddush cups.
Silver Kiddush Cups
Kiddush cups are crafted out of a variety of materials. But is the silver Kiddush cups that are the most popular among the buyers. It is quite surprising to see that the popularity of silver Kiddush cups are more than that of even the gold Kiddush cups and platinum Kiddush cups. The popularity for the silver Kiddush cups can be attributed to the following reasons:-
• Silver Kiddush cups have a more elegant finish and give an antique feeling to the buyers • Silver Kiddush cups cost lesser than those made of gold and platinum.
The silver Kiddush cups are mainly made of solid or sterling silver.
Designs of Silver Kiddush Cups
Silver Kiddush cups may either look like goblets with the stands or may resemble a glass with a flat base. The basic designs of the silver Kiddush cups revolve around:-
The silver Kiddush cups that are devoid of designs are termed as simple and classic silver Kiddush cups. The heavier of the silver Kiddush cups display the heavier hammered or the vine designs. The silver Kiddush cups are accompanied with matching silver Kiddush plates on which the silver Kiddush cups are placed.
Use of Silver Kiddush Cups
The silver Kiddush cups are used in the ritual of Havdala, Kiddush and during the Passover. Silver Kiddush cups are often part of the Havdala sets. The participants of Havdala have to taste the wine from the silver Kiddush cups.
During the Passover and during the Kiddush, the silver Kiddush cups are passed among the Jews taking part in the rituals and everyone takes a sip from the silver Kiddush cups.
It is mainly the simple and classic silver Kiddush cups that are used in the rituals. The silver Kiddush cups with heavier design are considered to be valuable jewelry and part of a family treasure. So these silver Kiddush cups are not used during the rituals. These silver Kiddush cups are used mainly for the decorative purpose.
Silver ornaments are easily prone to darkening. Therefore, the silver Kiddush cups are put behind glass casings to prevent them from darkening.
Price of Silver Kiddush Cups
The price of silver Kiddush cups start at a price range of $100 and can go up to $450 depending upon the design of the silver Kiddush cups and the amount of silver used. It also depends on the intricacies of the designs and craftsmanship involved. If a buyer wishes to buy silver Kiddush cups from the web portals, then he or she will get the advantages of discounts, price reduction and free shipping.
