Jewelry has been around for ages it seems and there are millions of designs when it comes to choosing jewelry. Below you will find tips to guide you in choosing pieces of jewelry you are guaranteed to cherish forever.
Do not use harsh chemicals such as ammonia, bleach, turpentine or acetone to clean them. You can turn your stones this way and it will eat away the enamel on the pieces.
Watch how you store your jewelry when it isn’t being worn. You can protect your jeweled investments with hooks, boxes and holders that keep each piece intact and prevent tangles. Don’t just toss your jewelry in a pile. This haphazard approach can cause damage to the individual components of fine jewelry, and create a tangled mess.
You need to know the type of gem that you are purchasing. The three types are imitation, synthetic and natural. Natural gems and synthetic gems are real gemstones, whereas imitation is just an item of plastic with gemstone colors. The only difference between natural and imitation gemstones is where they are made. Natural occur naturally, while synthetic stones are grown in labs.
If you are shopping unmarked sterling silver jewelry, then by all means bring a magnet. Take the magnet with you to find fake pieces of jewelery, sterling silver will not stick to the magnet. Look for the hallmark stamped on the piece of jewelry to determine what percentage sterling silver it is. If there is no hallmark, the piece is probably not authentic and may, indeed, be counterfeit.
Keep your jewelry from getting tarnished to preserve its best appearance. Avoid wearing your jewelry near water. Exposure can result in tarnishing, rusting or dulling of different metals. A single coat of transparent nail polish may help protect certain types of metal.
When presented appropriately, jewelry can be a cherished gift. You could save money by being able to recognize a good deal, and choose a tasteful item. Jewelry taste requires nothing more than an trained eye and solid background education on the subject.
