Jewelry has been popular for thousands of years and there are literally millions of designs to choose from. The tips below can be used to begin picking out great jewelry that you’re proud to wear.
Polish your jewelry regularly with a jeweler’s polishing cloth. This is a natural way to shine all of your jewelry without relying on abrasives or other harsh chemicals. You just have to polish each piece the same as you would polish glass using the two-sided cloth. Use the one side designated for polish, and the other for making it shine.
Watch how you store your jewelry when it isn’t being worn. Keep pieces separately by using compartments, boxes, hooks and holders. Avoiding piling your nice jewelry pieces into one big heap in a box. This not only harms the fragile pieces, but it can also cause items, such as necklaces, to get badly tangled up with the other pieces of jewelry.
Take the time to notice what kind of jewelry they already wear. For example, if they wear earrings, are they hoop or studs? Do they prefer white or yellow metals? These answers should give you a reasonable starting point for your shopping.
If you want to buy sterling silver pieces, use a magnet and examine the jewelry very carefully. To spot scams, see if the magnet attracts the piece. If it does, then shout “FAKE!” at the top of your lungs and move to the next store. 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.
Before you make a final jewelry-buying decision, take a look at what’s new and trendy. If there is one thing better than finding the perfect, most heart-stopping bauble, it would be snagging the piece at a wonderful price!
Learning as much as you can about jewelry will increase your success in choosing the right piece, caring for your existing items and making informed decisions. You can spend time buying jewelry you will like instead of reading about how to pick it. Remember these great tips to have success with jewelry in the future.
