Tips For Jewelry!
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- | + | Would you like to compliment your outfit with a beautiful piece of jewelry? Or perhaps a jewelry piece as a friend's present? It is hoped then that you will find this article of handy hints, quite useful. [https://heello.com/toelily05/14557866 Use These Tips To Become Educated About Jewelry] | |
- | + | Knowing what type of jewel you are buying when you purchase jewelry is very important. Natural gems and imitation gems have been joined recently by synthetic gems, making three main categories. Natural and synthetic gems are real stones, but imitation is just plastic colored to look like the real thing. The difference here, however, is that synthetic is man-made in a laboratory while natural is found buried in the earth. | |
- | + | Avoid using harmful substances like bleach, ammonia, acetone, turpentine and the like to clean them. Harsh chemicals can destroy the enamel, and ruin the stones in your jewelry. | |
Bring a magnet when shopping for sterling silver jewelery. Magnets attract non-precious metals, and you can use this fact to detect fakes. True sterling silver will also have a mark on it to indicate its quality, such as "0.925" or "ster". If there is no hallmark, watch its authenticity since it may be fake. | Bring a magnet when shopping for sterling silver jewelery. Magnets attract non-precious metals, and you can use this fact to detect fakes. True sterling silver will also have a mark on it to indicate its quality, such as "0.925" or "ster". If there is no hallmark, watch its authenticity since it may be fake. | ||
- | + | As a collector of costume jewelry, you should investigate the condition of the pieces that you want to add to your collection 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 good piece will give you many years of happiness and even gain value over time. | |
Know what is trendy before you buy a piece of jewelry. The only thing that can make picking out a fantastic piece of jewelry better is if you get it at a discount. | Know what is trendy before you buy a piece of jewelry. The only thing that can make picking out a fantastic piece of jewelry better is if you get it at a discount. | ||
- | + | Keep all of your jewelry cleaner by putting it on only after you have applied all makeup and perfume. Your jewelry attracts dust and particles from cosmetics; if you apply makeup after you put on your jewelry, the particles will make it look dull. This tip especially applies to necklaces and earrings. | |
- | + | Costume jewelry does require some special care. Many of the costume type settings are glued-in, rather than set-in. Don't immerse costume jewelry in water, and never wash costume jewelery pieces with harsh chemicals. Use a gentle cloth, like microfiber, to clean it. One wet, then another, dry. Doing so will keep your jewelry looking its best for life. | |
- | + | Try wearing the item for a little while to see if it is comfortable and hangs correctly. It will also allow you to test the piece's durability. | |
The size of the diamond is not as important as its cut and clarity. You also need to think about who is going to receive this ring. | The size of the diamond is not as important as its cut and clarity. You also need to think about who is going to receive this ring. | ||
- | + | Now that you know the basics of jewelry selection, you will be able to spot the best specimens of any type of jewelry, from gemstones to precious metals. The investment that you make now in a quality-piece will be something to be proud of and enjoy for years to come. |