الاثنين، 11 فبراير 2013

Purchasing Gifts Of Jewelry

By Anna Mallings


Jewelry can get confusing whether you bought it yourself, received it as a gift, or inherited a piece. Where do you go to learn more about jewelry, which people have loved through the ages? This article outlines many useful hints you can use to be more educated about jewelry.

Alexandrite is a pretty gemstone that is used in jewelry, but is rarely spoken of or advertised. Moving from florescent light indoors, to natural light outdoors changes the stone from a purple hue to a green hue. It is often found in earrings, rings, and pendants.

Try using a simple polishing cloth on your jewelery collection. This method ensures your jewelry stays shiny without having to use any chemical cleansers or solvents. Just polish each piece with the special cloth in the same way you would polish a piece of glass. Use a two-sided cloth to clean your jewelry, one for polishing, and the other for shining.

Buying jewelry is an investment that will stick with you for the rest of your life. Be patient, and know that somewhere there is a ring, necklace, or bracelet that you will love every day for the rest of your life.

It is very difficult to distinguish natural sapphires and rubies from artificial ones. The artificial rubies and sapphires are chemically the same as the real thing. They cost only a fraction of what the real things cost for suppliers, though. If you have the least suspicions about a "natural" sapphire or ruby you want to buy, get it checked out by a professional gemologist who can detect the inclusions that occur in natural stones.

When purchasing a piece of fine jewelry, stay within the limits of your financial budget. Extra debt being incurred for the sake of having a flashy bracelet to wear is a very unhealthy financial choice. When just starting out, a young couple might be better served getting a cheaper ring. You can upgrade when you are a bit more financially sound.

Before you shop for jewelry, set a limit as to how much you want to spend. Doing so will make it easier to stay within a reasonable price range.

Give the jewelry a little test drive and wear it for a little bit to see if it is comfortable and lays right. This also helps you to see its durability.

You need to pay attention to care and maintenance if you intend to build up a costume jewelry collection. Collecting costume jewelry can get expensive, but it is also an investment worth your time, so avoid any pieces that have too many flaws. A good piece will give you many years of happiness and even gain value over time.

For a special and personalized gift, have a jewelry piece custom made for your recipient. A unique piece like this that matches their personality appears creative and thoughtful, and it shows them that you care about them enough to buy them something that they'll wear.

Instead of seeing buying a wedding ring as a one-off experience, think about buying a small ring initially and then saving for a more expensive one at a later time. You can also purchase the ideal ring in the future as an anniversary gift, or for another significant occasion. Some jewelers will even offer buy back programs, where you can trade your ring for a bigger size.

The tips we have given are a reliable guide to finding exactly the right jewelry for you. The millions of jewelry designs to choose from can be daunting, and reading facts on jewelry can be of great help.




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