Wednesday, 5 March 2014

Basic Things To Know When Shopping For Jewelry

By Precious Aguiza


Jewelery is a wide topic and it can be confusing to learn about all the different aspects. Beginning to seek out information about jewelry can be difficult. This article is going to outline a few useful tidbits about jewelry to help you on your quest to be a more educated consumer.

Watch how you store your jewelry when it isn't being worn. It's better to keep pieces separate by using boxes, holders, hooks and other containers. Resist the temptation to jumble all your pieces into a community box. Not only will your necklaces become hopelessly tangled, you risk harming any fragile pieces as they bump and scrape against each other as you search the box.

Take care when you are storing your jewelry in the same place. You can protect your jeweled investments with hooks, boxes and holders that keep each piece intact and prevent tangles. Don't just toss your jewelry in a pile. This can damage fragile jewelry, and make it difficult to find the necklace you want because it's tangled with other pieces.

Prevent your jewelry from tarnishing so that it keeps looking great. Jewelry should not be worn near the water. Many metals can become tarnished, rusty or dull when exposed to water too often. Applying a very thin covering of clear nail varnish to your jewelry offers an added degree of protection.

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. True sterling sliver always has some sort of hallmark stamp on it, such as .925, sterling or ster. If the piece is not hallmarked in any way, be leery of its authenticity because oftentimes it is a sign of a fake.

Wear the jewelry piece for a day so that you can get an idea of how comfortable it is and if it hangs right. This also helps you to see its durability.

If you are getting jewelry for someone you consider to be one-of-a-kind, think about buying a piece that's the same: unique and specially-crafted. A unique ring, necklace or bracelet conveys respect for and appreciation of the recipient's creativity and personality.

Even knotted necklaces with delicate loops can be untangled. You can easily give up on a knotted mass of metal, but instead grab some plastic wrap. Put the necklace onto a wrap, and place mineral or baby oil on it. It is possible to untangle very snarled necklaces with a needle. Wash with dish soap and pat dry.

As a collector of costume jewelry, you should investigate the condition of the pieces that you want to add to your collection A piece that isn't in very good condition won't be worth it, and since you may be thinking of an expensive item as an investment, it's important to watch for wear and tear. Jewelry that's in good repair can be a much better investment.

When selling a piece of jewelry online, you should aim to present the piece in an attractive manner. Visuals are particularly important because customers cannot physically see or touch jewelery when they buy online. It is essential that the jewelry be placed on a background that does not draw the attention away from the piece.

The brooch will call attention to your belt and make it more interesting to look at. You have the option of placing it close to your hip, or at your waist near the center.

Use attractive robe hooks to hang your necklaces, keeping them tangle-free. You can hang a whole row of these small pieces of hardware along a wall or the back of a closet door, then hang your necklaces in groups by color or length. This little display looks appealing and keeps chains from tangling at the same time.

You can probably tell that there are many different ways you can approach jewelry. But, with thorough and comprehensive investigation, you can be confident that you are buying and taking care of quality pieces. Buying and selling jewelry is fun and exciting! The tips below will help you learn what you need to get started.




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