Strategies On How To Purchase High Quality Jewelry
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| - | + | Learning how to incorporate jewelry correctly into your wardrobe can be difficult. There is so much information available, applying it to your life can seem pointless. The tips in this article should help you assess what you need to make your jewelry work in everyday situations. [http://en.netlog.com/youcefhartman/blog/blogid=28767698 Making The Most Of Your Jewelry Collection] | |
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| - | + | 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 Strategies On How To Purchase High Quality Jewelry] Give the jewelry a test-run by wearing it for a day. Does it feel comfortable and hang properly? You'll also be able to get a better idea of the piece's durability. | |
| - | + | When you are shopping for diamonds, there are ways to compare the stones. Closely examine pieces you like, and compare them with similar items you are interested in. There are many ways to make a diamond look better than it really is. | |
| - | + | [http://www.journalhome.com/pants11string/557119/tips-and-strategies-on-how-to-get-the-right-jewelry.html Tips And Strategies On How To Get The Right Jewelry] A good piece of jewelery can last you your whole life. Don't buy jewelry from less than reputable stockists if you expect your pieces to be of the highest quality. You can tell when jewelry is of high quality, due to the excellent craftsmanship. The jeweler you buy it from should be providing you with a provenance on the piece. Details of where it came from, what it is made from and who made it. Making sure that it is high-quality will ensure that it lasts forever. | |
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| + | Always check with your jeweler about insurance policy options before buying anything. Many stores offer a policy where you can bring broken or damaged jewelry back to the original jeweler for repair at little to no cost. Some stores even insure jewelry against loss or theft. | ||
Wearing the jewelry yourself can help you decide if it will be appropriate for your intended recipient. You will also find out if your creation is durable enough. | Wearing the jewelry yourself can help you decide if it will be appropriate for your intended recipient. You will also find out if your creation is durable enough. | ||
| - | + | Know how to keep your jewelry beautiful. The variety of stones, metals and assorted settings will determine the ways in which you care for them. What works for one piece of jewelry could dull or damage another. It's best to speak with a jeweler before you attempt to care of an unfamiliar piece of jewelry. | |
| - | + | You will need to take special care when you are buying costume jewelery! These pieces are often put together with glue, which does not last as long as other methods. Don't submerge costume jewelry in water or clean it with abrasives. The best way to maintain your costume jewelry is to use a moist, warm cloth first, then dry it off with another cloth. This will make your costume jewelry sparkle for weeks, months, or even years. | |
| - | + | 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. | |
| - | + | With all of the information you have just learned with regards to jewelry, you can buy and sell your pieces with confidence. The investment that you make now in a quality-piece will be something to be proud of and enjoy for years to come. | |
