Tips For Jewelry!

TIP! Try using a simple polishing cloth on your jewelery collection. This easy technique can make your jewelry bright and shiny without the use of harsh solvents and chemicals.

Think about what jewelry means to you. Can you identify the diverse qualities and characteristics of different pieces? These tips can help you learn about the complexity of jewelry. Take the advice given here to determine how to care for, buy, and get great deals on your jewelry.

TIP! Steer clear of ammonia, bleach or other strong chemical solvents when you need to clean these items. Doing so can destroy enamel finishes, while clouding stones and crystals.

Always keep your jewelry in a place that doesn’t experience extreme temperatures or humidities. To keep your jewelry properly protected, store it in a drawstring bag or jewelry box. Precious, as well as non-precious metals, will tarnish if they are exposed to humidity and air over time. Silver polishes work well to remove tarnish, but certain metals, such as bronze, may not polish well. The polish may remove the surface coating and then the metal underneath, such as copper, becomes visible.

TIP! Take care when you are storing your jewelry in the same place. The right jewelry box that has separate compartments, hooks and holders to keep the pieces apart is the best choice.

Know the type of gem you’re buying, when you buy it. Gems can be natural, imitation or synthetic. Imitation gems are made out of glass or plastic; natural and synthetic gems both consist of real gemstone. A natural stone is mined from the earth, and a synthetic is a lab-created gem.

TIP! When storing your jewelry, be sure that you store it in a place with low humidity and free of open air. To protect your jewelry it is important to secure it in a small bag with a drawstring, or in a jewelry box that remains closed a majority of the time.

Notice what type of earrings they are wearing, including the shape and metal. Just paying attention to what they wear now will make buying for them much easier than asking a salesperson.

TIP! Make sure you know what kind of gem you are getting when you are buying jewelry. Three different kinds of gems are available for purchase: imitation, synthetic and natural.

Before buying a new item of jewelry, do a little research on recent trends. One of the few things that can enhance the appeal of a lovely piece of jewelry is knowing that it came at a great discount!

TIP! To keep your jewelry looking great, take steps to prevent it from tarnish. When wearing your jewelry, you should avoid exposure to water.

For jewelry to stay shiny and new-looking, it is important to keep it from tarnishing. Do not wear jewelery around water. Lots of jewelry materials are dulled or tarnished by water exposure. To give jewelry an added layer of protection apply a thin layer of clear nail lacquer.

Costume Jewelry

TIP! A matched jewelry set is a no-fail gift for any woman on your list. Some stores give deals when sets of jewelry are purchased.

Take good care of your costume jewelry. Many embellishments on costume jewelry are only secured with glue rather than set into the piece. Keep your costume jewelery away from water or chemicals. To care for it best, wipe your jewelry with a damp, warm cloth and dry it with a different cloth. This will ensure that your costume jewelry looks perfect.

TIP! Of course, higher gold prices also increases the cost for new gold jewelry. If you’re not willing to settle for anything less than gold, by being willing to compromise on karats, you can save some money.

Putting on jewelry only after you have put on makeup and fixed your hair will keep it from being exposed to chemicals that could tarnish it. The dust, oils and particles from makeup rub off on jewelry; putting on jewels first means they will get dingy and dull with a film of makeup over them. This tip especially applies to necklaces and earrings.

TIP! Long chains can be shortened and the excess metal can be sold for a profit. Just cut off any excess.

When photographing a jewelry piece to sell online, aim to present it attractively, in a well-lit, close-up and clear photograph. This is extra important because the customer can not handle jewelry with an online transaction. Photograph jewelry in a setting that concentrates the viewer’s attention solely on the jewelry; avoid distracting backgrounds.

The shape and shine of a diamond means more than the size. Also, remember the person’s personality who will be receiving the diamond.

TIP! When you make jewelry to sell at flea markets, craft sales and holiday sales, you may be at a loss for ways to display it beautifully. Use the same creativity you employ on your jewelry to come up with notable, memorable displays for it.

When you are shopping for gifts, why not consider a jewelry set? It is not uncommon for jewelers to offer special discounts on matched sets. You can divide up the set into individual pieces and give them out one at a time. It is a great way to make sure that you always have a present for someone and that it is something they will love.

TIP! People love rubies, and there are several reasons why. While it’s true that rubies are red, there are many different shades of this color from maroon to clear deep rose pinks.

Inspect the clasps of your necklaces and bracelets. Weak clasps put your expensive pieces of jewelry at risk of loss. For particularly expensive or sentimental pieces of jewelry, it is recommended you have a safety clasp installed. Adding more than one clasp to a jewelry piece may even be appropriate to provide greater security against loss.

TIP! Artificial rubies and sapphires have gotten so good, they’re almost indistinguishable from the real thing. They are both physically and chemically identical, however, the artificial stones may be much cheap than the natural flawless ones.

If you have gold necklaces and bracelets, you can actually make money from your jewelry while still keeping your pieces. Instead, you can just trim off some excess chain and sell it, and keep the important part to wear. With several chains of real gold, you can earn a good bit of cash, even a couple hundred dollars, just by shaving a few inches off of your jewelry.

If you really want to be flashy and turn heads, wear onyx or crystal jewelry. It’s possible to save money, and be happy with your results.

TIP! You can show your woman how much you adore her with a stunning piece of jewelry. Women love to get surprised with new jewelry.

It can be quite tempting to buy a piece of jewelry that is out of your price range, so be sure to have a budget, and stick to it. One of the worst financial mistakes you can make is to rack up your debt for a showy piece of jewelry. It’s advised for younger couples to choose a less-expensive ring to begin with and then move upwards as they become more financially secure in life. Then, they can get nicer rings after their finances are more secure.

TIP! If you want to continue to wear necklaces you wore when you were a child, wear them layered with trendy, larger pieces. Adding a heart or a religious pendant to a cluster of necklaces can make the jewelry more personal and sophisticated.

Understanding jewelry will help you make informed choices the next time the occasion arises. You may save money by recognizing a deal on a great item. The more you know about jewelry, and the more you surround yourself with the craft, the better your taste will become.