luni, 8 octombrie 2012

Things To Consider When Purchasing Jewelry

By Anna M Purginton


Have you ever gotten dressed, seen your reflection in the mirror, and wondered what was missing? 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 is probably what is missing. Even a simple piece can unite your outfit.

When selling jewelry on the Internet, make the extra effort to present it in the best light possible. As the potential buyer cannot physically touch the piece, this is important so that the jewelry is presented in its best light. Make sure that the pictures focus specifically on the piece of jewelry with a background that enhances its beauty.

When selecting your jewelry for the day, consider its purpose in relation to your outfit. Do you want your jewelry to be the centerpiece or just an embellishment for a fantastic overall ensemble?

Avoid using things like bleach, acetone, ammonia, turpentine, and other related chemicals to clean them with. This can cause your stones to turn and dull in color, along with eating away any enamel on the pieces.

Use this when you don't have something else available, as it is not ideal for cleaning silver jewelry. Try putting some toothpaste on a fine cloth or paper towel. Rub the paste into the jewelry then rinse off with water. You will not obtain perfect results, but the tarnished look will be diminished.

You need to pay special attention when caring for costume jewelry. Many of the components of costume jewelry are glued into their settings rather than held in with prongs or other more permanent methods. Don't submerge costume jewelry in water or clean it with harsh chemicals. For best results, use a warmed, damp cloth to wipe your jewelry and then use another cloth to dry it. This keeps costume jewelry looking its best.

Buying jewelry that is used can be extremely cost effective. Most of the time, these pieces of jewelry can be as good as the brand new pieces, and they're usually much cheaper. Therefore, you'll get much more out of the money you spend.

Consider how you should best clean each piece of your jewelry. There's an ideal way to clean every different type of setting and stone. What works for a certain kind of stone may not work for another. Your jeweler can give you instructions on proper handling if you are not sure.

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 generally tell genuine sterling silver by its stamp, which will look something like ".925 ster." If a particular piece is not stamped, you should be cautious of its authenticity.

Always look for discounts if you want jewelery. If you find the right sale, you might see a lot of savings. Check the newspaper, the Internet, and signs in store windows to find the best sales. You can occasionally get fading fashion styles for a fraction of their original prices.

When you are purchasing a new piece of jewelry, be aware of the gemstone that it contains and what it is made of. The three different types of stones are natural, imitation and synthetic. While natural and synthetic stones are the real deal, imitation stones are made to look like a real gemstone, but could be anything from colored glass to plastic. Natural gemstones are mined, while synthetic gems are artificially grown.

A quality jewelry piece can last for a lifetime. Remain patient, as there is something, whether a ring, bracelet, or necklace, that you will continue to love all of your life.

As was stated at the beginning of this article, jewelry can be the perfect gift for any woman. These tips can guide you to picking out the perfect jewelry gift for a special lady whether it is for your mother, daughter, girlfriend, wife or friend.




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