Finding The Perfect Piece Of Jewelry Can Be Easy
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- | + | Do your clothes long to be accessorized? Do they cry out for the wonderful accents that jewelry can provide? Whether you are buying, selling or wanting to maintain your investment, these tips can help you get the most out of your jewelry ventures. | |
- | + | A magnet is a useful tool when shopping for jewelry in sterling silver. Metals that aren't precious will connect to the magnet, signaling that it is fake. You can recognize sterling silver by stamps that say '.925' or 'ster'. If there is no hallmark, the piece is probably not authentic and may, indeed, be counterfeit. | |
- | + | [http://bloggd.org/blog/v/n3Hc/Making+The+Most+Of+Your+Jewelry+Collection Making The Most Of Your Jewelry Collection] Store your jewelry collection carefully. A better idea is to keep the pieces separate by using boxes, hooks, compartments or holders. Don't just box all the pieces together in a pile. This does damage to jewelry pieces, which are often fragile. Necklaces lumped together can get tangled up into a knotted ball. | |
- | + | [http://community.babycenter.com/journal/growth55golf/10849444/finding_the_perfect_piece_of_jewelry_can_be_easy Finding The Perfect Piece Of Jewelry Can Be Easy] Discover whether they wear studs, hoop earrings, or some other type of jewelry. Just paying attention to what they wear now will make buying for them much easier than asking a salesperson. | |
- | + | If you buy jewelry from a jewelry store, ask if they offer insurance. You want to know if they will be able to repair or replace the piece if it was to break. In certain instances, there may even be jewelry insurance available to cover loss or theft. | |
- | + | When collecting costume jewelry, pay close attention to the condition of any piece you are considering. Costume jewelry make good investments and they can be costly, but an item that shows major signs of usage will be a poor investment of your time and money. A piece in good condition will be much more resourceful to you in the future. | |
- | + | You could wear it for a day to make sure it is not uncomfortable. You'll also be able to get a better idea of the piece's durability. | |
- | + | Do not settle for the first diamond dealer you visit. Every diamond is unique and they all have slight imperfections. When you see the diamond in person, the flaws, of course, can become much less important. A jeweler will individually price the diamond based on a multitude of factors, any flaws being one of them. Shop several different jewelers to find the ideal diamond in your price range. | |
- | + | In order to make sure your jewelry is always looking clean, you should only put a piece on once you've applied your make-up. The sparkle of a piece of jewelry is a magnet for loose or wet makeup, which will leave it tarnished and dingy. This is particularly important with necklaces and earrings. | |
- | + | Before you buy, ask the jeweler if and how the gemstone was treated. Gemstone treatment can affect the type of care the piece needs. If you have a treated gem you should avoid any solution that could damage the gem by stripping the treatment. | |
- | + | Since you have gained a little bit more understanding about jewelry, you should have more faith in your ability to choose gemstones, diamonds, beads and shiny precious metals. Jewelry is the gift that keeps on giving for years to come, both in style and in economic value. [http://www.dailystrength.org/people/3190765/journal/6925385 Strategies On How To Purchase High Quality Jewelry] |