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Looking For Just The Right Jewelry Piece? Read These Tips.

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It can be well worth your while to thoroughly research any jewelry you are planning to buy or sell. You will now wonder where you can start.

TIP! Don’t use harsh chemicals like turpentine or bleach to clean jewelry. This can cause the stones to lose their luster in addition to eating away the enamel on any of the pieces.

The use of polishing cloths are helpful in cleaning your jewelry. You can keep your items shiny without using chemicals. Simply use the two-sided polishing cloth to polish your jewelry the same way you would polish a glass. Use one side of the cloth for polishing, and the reverse to make it sparkle.

Do not clean your jewelry with chemicals such as bleach or ammonia. Chemicals can eat away the stones or enamel on your stones.

TIP! Do some price comparisons before you commit to buying a piece of diamond jewelry. Look at what you want very closely, and keep that in mind so you can compare it with other diamonds you look at.

When you are shopping, think about the color or type of gem you want to buy. The three different types of stones are natural, imitation and synthetic. Imitation is plastic that is colored to looked like the stone, but natural stones and synthetic stones are real. Natural comes from the ground, while synthetic ones are created in a lab.

TIP! Before buying a new item of jewelry, do a little research on recent trends. Getting a nice piece of jewelry is good, but getting it at a discount is even better.

When buying jewelry, think about what kind of stone would be right. Certain stones will do a better job of complementing your skin tone and your personality than others. If you choose a neutral color it will match anything you wear. Buying something that does not work with multiple outfits is pointless.

Costume Jewelry

TIP! Costume jewelry should be treated differently than your other jewelry. Often, stones will be glued into their settings, which makes them more prone to falling out than regular jewelry.

Costume jewelry needs special care. Many embellishments on costume jewelry are only secured with glue rather than set into the piece. Costume jewelry should never be immersed or make contact with harsh chemicals. The best care is to wipe with a warm damp cloth and then dry with another cloth. This will help your costume jewelry to continue looking great.

Accent a belt with a brooch to add more visual interest instantly. Pin the brooch on your belt in the center, or offset to one side.

TIP! It’s a simple way to turn a plain belt into something more eye catching. To add a twist to tradition, place the brooch at your hip.

Buy jewelry on sale whenever possible. With the right kind of sale, you can save a lot of money. Check for great sales online, in the newspaper, and even storefront windows. Sometimes, buying fashions that are out of style can save you more than half of their original price.

TIP! Put your make up on before the jewelery. Dust and grime from makeup gravitates towards jewelry, and putting on your jewelry first can leave it looking dull or dingy.

If you are looking to sell jewelry online, ensure that the photos you use make the piece look attractive. Your customer can’t actually see the jewelry, so they must make the decision solely based on your pictures. Take your jewelry photographs in a manner that focuses only on the piece, not anything in the background, and keep the background very plain.

This applies to dry and steam-filled saunas. Significant damage can occur to the piece because of the high moisture and high temperatures.

TIP! Both types of saunas, dry and steam, should be avoided when wearing jewelry. The amount of moisture and heat can damage the pieces.

Make sure you look around for awhile when you decide you want to shop for jewelry. All diamonds are unique and will have different types of imperfections. You may not care too much about some flaws if you realize they’re difficult to discern. In addition, each jeweler evaluates the flaws as a basis for setting different prices. It will pay to shop different jewelers while looking for the best diamond in your price range.

TIP! When you are shopping for gifts, why not consider a jewelry set? Most jewelers offer special deals on jewelry when it is bought in sets, rather than each piece individually. You can split up the set and give the loved one a piece of jewelry as each holiday comes around.

Inspect the clasps of your necklaces and bracelets. If your jewelry items have unreliable clasps, your gemstones are in constant jeopardy. If you have expensive or heirloom items, invest in a safety clasp. Actually, some people opt for an additional clasp on more expensive pieces.

TIP! If you create jewelry to sell, such as at a flea market or craft sale, you need to display it to its best effect. Use the same creativity you employ on your jewelry to come up with notable, memorable displays for it.

Don’t swim wearing your jewelry. The chlorine in swimming pools can ruin a piece of jewelry. Even ocean swimming is not good for jewelry. The salt is damaging. It is advisable to remove all jewelry prior to participating in any water sports to protect and extend the life of your jewelry.

TIP! A beautiful stone that many do not know about is Alexandrite. The stone’s color morphs from green to purple, changing based on whether you are inside a building or standing outside.

Think of expensive jewelery as an investment for the years to come. The more expensive a piece of jewelry is usually means it is higher quality. When selecting a piece, also consider the various styles available. Very often pieces that are currently trendy wind up looking foolish later. Choose a piece that has classic lines and timeless style.

TIP! An illusion setting gives the impression of a big diamond effect with a lot of sparkle. Illusion settings enhance your diamond by placing a small mirrored plate under your diamond.

The price of gold is a major limiting factor to being able to afford beautiful gold jewelry. Though genuine gold is pricey, remember that it can be more affordable if you consider pieces with lower karats. Many people think of 18 karats as the best compromise between quality and affordability, as a piece with this content is at least 75% pure gold.

TIP! Make sure you have a plug in the drain as you are cleaning jewelery over the sink. It is all too easy for an item of jewelry to fall out of your soapy hands.

You can actually earn money off of your gold bracelets and necklaces without giving them up entirely. Consider removing excess portions of gold or silver that will not affect the overall piece. If the chain is real gold, and there’s a lot of excess, you can make a couple hundred dollars without losing anything you need.

TIP! Purchasing pre-owned jewelry can save you a great deal of money. Often, used jewelry is just as good as brand new jewelry, but you get a bargain because new decreases in value after being worn just once.

As you can see, it is crucial to do thorough research before making decisions regarding fine jewelry. If you can keep the tips provided in mind, then you are already on the road to success.

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