a typically circular band of metal or other durable material, especially one of gold or other precious metal, often set with gems, for wearing on the finger as an ornament, a token of betrothal or marriage, etc. 2. anything having the form of such a band: a napkin ring; a smoke ring.
Rather, buying silver is seen as an investment, and when investing in silver it makes very little sense to buy only a solitary ounce or two. To invest in silver without paying an up front sales tax, visit JMBullion.com, who is located in Pennsylvania, a state which does not charge sales tax on precious metals.
As of January 1, 2014, 5 states (Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon) do not levy a sales tax, while California has the highest state sales tax rate at 7.5% (the territory of Puerto Rico has a higher 10.5% commonwealth tax that will be replaced by a value added tax in April 2016).