Friday, 1 March 2013

Good Jewelry Is Forever: How To Make Smart Jewelry Choices

By Claire J Marison


Have you ever gotten dressed up but still felt something was missing when you looked in the mirror? Everything you're wearing matches, you hair is nicely styled, and you've even got two shoes on your feet, but it just feels like you're lacking that finishing touch. Jewelry could be the missing piece. You do not need to wear a lot of jewelry to stylize your outfit. Sometimes a simple piece of jewelry is enough to change the overall look of your outfit.

Unfortunately, a charged tourmaline naturally attracts dust. Because of its dirt attracting properties, tourmaline needs to be frequently cleaned.

Try searching for sales when purchasing jewelry. You can save a lot of money with the right sale. You can snag a sweet sale by perusing your neighborhood shops, checking the classified ads, or even going online. Sometimes, if you buy a fashion that is not 'up and coming', you can save some money.

Do not wear a loose ring when washing dishes or showering. If you don't remove them, you may lose them down the drain.

If you like to wear diamond jewelry every single day, you may want to consider getting the jewelery professionally cleaned about every six months. The gemologist will not only clean your pieces, he or she will carefully inspect and identify any damage done to it.

You should ensure the quality of the pieces of costume jewelry that you purchase for your collection. Costume jewelry, while expensive, can be a great investment. However, if a piece shows wear it will lose value. Investing in quality means that you can enjoy the jewelry for many years to come.

Beautiful rings can be overshadowed by uncared for hands, so it is important to treat your hands well. Try trimming and buffing or getting regular manicures to make sure your nice hands complement your jewelry.

Before you even begin searching for an engagement ring, be sure that you are knowledgeable about the price of diamonds. Shopping for diamonds can elicit many emotions. It can be easy to get caught up in the moment, and lose track of your planned budget.

Before you buy anything new, found out about the latest trend. The only thing that beats getting a new piece of jewelry is getting it for a discounted price!

Many people wear gold and silver jewelry pieces together. To achieve this look, you need to wear one piece of jewelry containing both silver and gold. Otherwise, the look is mismatched and out of style.

Always shop around when buying a diamond. Take a good look at all the pieces that you like, examining them and comparing them to each other. With diamonds, you need to have a keen eye because of the many tricks people will use to enhance it.

A beautiful and oftentimes overlooked gemstone is Alexandrite. The stone's color can change from shades of green to purple, depending on the light. You can find it often in rings, pendants and earrings.

Buying jewelry that is used can be extremely cost effective. You can often find pre-owned jewelry in fantastic like-new condition, but at a fraction of the cost.

A magnet is a useful tool when shopping for jewelry in sterling silver. You can tell if a piece of silver is sterling or not by using a magnet. Sterling will not react to the magnet, but non-precious metals will be attracted. In addition, sterling silver pieces are always stamped with silver hallmarks indicating such factors as the degree of purity, the manufacturer's symbol, and the date of manufacture. Some of the most common hallmarks are "925, "ster," "sterling," and "sterling silver." If the item has no markings indicating its authenticity, then be wary.

Hopefully you can take this advice and use it to make your next jewelry purchase a memorable one. If you remember this advice, you can save time and money when purchasing jewelry.




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