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How To Purchase Inexpensive Good Looking Costume Jewelry

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TIP! Don’t clean your jewelry in harsh household chemicals like ammonia, bleach or turpentine. Chemicals can eat away the stones or enamel on your stones.

Jewelry is the perfect gift for just about any occasion to show someone how much you care for, and appreciate them. Even something small can be appreciated greatly. This article can teach you more about jewelry, for yourself or for a gift.

TIP! Have shopping companions when you shop for diamonds. Get up close to inspect the diamond carefully.

Make sure to store your jewelry away from humidity and air. Keep them stored safely in a closed, dark area, like a jewelry box or drawstring bag. Humidity and air tends to cause precious and non-precious metals to tarnish. Precious metal jewelry can be polished to fix tarnish, but non-precious metals coated with a finish will never get back to their previous state.

Sterling Silver

TIP! Before you buy a new piece of jewelry, look at what the current trends are. Price a variety of similar items before buying an expensive piece.

When you go shopping for sterling silver jewelry pieces, take with you a magnet and a monocle. Metals that aren’t precious will connect to the magnet, signaling that it is fake. Look for the hallmark stamped on the piece of jewelry to determine what percentage sterling silver it is. If there is no hallmark, the piece is probably not authentic and may, indeed, be counterfeit.

TIP! Keep your jewelry pieces looking beautiful by protecting them from tarnish. Try not to wear jewelry when you are around water.

Apply your makeup and let it set before putting on jewelry. Makeup can gravitate dust and grime towards your jewelry leaving it to look dull. This tip is especially important when it comes to earrings and necklaces.

TIP! You need to pay attention to care and maintenance if you intend to build up a costume jewelry collection. Costume jewelry is pricey and can retain its value in many cases, but pieces that are damaged aren’t worth much and aren’t worth the time to restore.

Gems are given chemical treatments in the process of cutting, polishing and setting. When you are thinking of buying, ask what treatment a stone was given. You have to select the type of care for your jewelry depending on its treatment. If your gem was treated you have to find out how to clean it properly.

Plastic Wrap

TIP! Special care is required for costume jewelry. Many of the stones and embellishments are just glued in instead of set in a professional setting.

Untangle your knotted messes of delicate chains and necklaces. Do not give up, but instead get a piece of plastic wrap. Put the tangled necklace onto the plastic wrap, then pour a little mineral oil or baby oil onto the piece. Use a sewing needle to untangle the necklace. Rinse the necklace off as best you can and gently pat it dry with a soft cloth. Use soap only if it has been approved to not damage your jewelry.

TIP! Always keep an eye on sales when you’re looking to acquire some new jewelry pieces. You can save huge amounts of money if you are savvy.

When making a jewelry purchase, be aware of what you plan to do with it. It is not beneficial to have a large box full of jewelry that you will not wear. Think about what type of clothing you will wear with the jewelry before deciding what to buy.

The size of the diamond is not as important as its cut and clarity. Also, remember the person’s personality who will be receiving the diamond.

TIP! You can have a more beautiful diamond if it is cut correctly, as opposed to a diamond of a bigger size. Most important of all, make sure that the piece you choose complements the nature of the intended receiver.

When you go swimming, take your jewelry off first. Chlorine can damage the life and luster of your jewelry. Over time, saltwater can be as bad. Taking these off before swimming will protect their beauty and extend their life.

TIP! If you’re going swimming, make sure you take off your jewelery first. The chlorine in pool water will corrode your jewelry and remove its shine.

If you plan to invest a great deal of money in a piece of jewelry, opt for a piece that will last many years. Although you usually get high-quality jewelry when you spend a lot of money, you also need to consider the style of the piece. A precious stone tiara may be a great addition to your New Year’s Eve outfit this year, but maybe an elegant diamond tennis bracelet will make you feel like a queen for years to come. Check out some of the options that stand the test of time and maintain a unique edge.

Pair large and ornate jewelry pieces with simple outfits. Opt instead for a simple, monotone outfit which will showcase your jewelry.

TIP! A lot of people have begun to pair silver jewelry with yellow gold jewelry. When you want to create this look, wear at least one jewelry piece that weaves the two colors together.

Making and selling your own jewelry can be an exciting and lucrative hobby, but you simply must have an attractive, eye-catching way to display your wares. A lot of this starts with the jewelry itself. When you are crafting it, think about how it will look when you try to sell it. Look for baskets, racks and boxes. Use other original objects to display your creations.

TIP! It is important to stick to your designated budget when you are out jewelry shopping. Going into great amounts of debt so you can have a fabulous ring on your finger is a poor financial decision.

The ruby has been held in high regard for a variety of excellent reasons. Although true rubies are a rich, bright red, many stones are available in color variations that range from rosy pinks to deep maroons. Rubies are also tough; they can withstand scratching, chipping, and chemicals. Rubies are a good choice because they are both beautiful and strong.

Reputable Gemologist Examine

TIP! Never clean jewelry in a sink without double-checking that you’ve plugged the drain first. Jewelery covered in soap can easily slide of a finger or a wrist.

It can be very hard to tell a natural ruby or sapphire from a synthetic one. Lab created stones are beautiful and are made in a lab which makes them much cheaper than natural gems that are mined out of the earth. It is therefore advised that you have a reputable gemologist examine any piece you are considering. Make sure that you have a professional and reputable gemologist examine any natural sapphire you are thinking of purchasing.

TIP! Sometimes it is very cost effective to purchase a piece of jewelry that has been previously owned. Often these items are nearly as good as new, but are priced significantly lower.

Jewelry is a great gift for many different events. Because it is such a thoughtful gift, even a small piece will please the person you give it to. There are a lot of points you need to know about when it comes to taking care of your jewelry, too. Whichever is your case, the advice from this article can enhance your appreciation of jewelry today.

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