السبت، 9 فبراير 2013

Things To Consider When Purchasing Jewelry

By Anna M Purginton


Therefore, jewelry is a great gift idea for any woman. Here are some ideas for getting the right piece for the woman in your life.

It can be hard to tell a lab-created sapphire or ruby from a natural stone. Synthetic stones cost much less than high-quality ones that come from a mine, and their physical and chemical properties are virtually identical. Don't spring for a supposedly natural sapphire until you have it check for "natural inclusions" by a gemologist with a good reputation.

This pertains to saunas that are steam or dry. Many pieces can be seriously damaged by extreme temperatures and moisture levels.

Avoid using things like bleach, acetone, ammonia, turpentine, and other related chemicals to clean them with. This can cause your stones to turn and dull in color, along with eating away any enamel on the pieces.

It can be hard to properly display the jewelry that you have made to sell at holiday sales, craft sales and flea markets. Always try to be as creative as possible, as this will draw the most eyes to your display. Baskets, boxes, wig stands and various racks can be used to display your wares if you apply some creative thought.

You need to pay special attention when caring for costume jewelry. Many of the components of costume jewelry are glued into their settings rather than held in with prongs or other more permanent methods. Don't submerge costume jewelry in water or clean it with harsh chemicals. For best results, use a warmed, damp cloth to wipe your jewelry and then use another cloth to dry it. This keeps costume jewelry looking its best.

This charge can attract dust and dirt. Because of its dirt attracting properties, tourmaline needs to be frequently cleaned.

Consider how you should best clean each piece of your jewelry. There's an ideal way to clean every different type of setting and stone. What works for a certain kind of stone may not work for another. Your jeweler can give you instructions on proper handling if you are not sure.

A magnet is a useful tool when shopping for jewelry in sterling silver. Metals that aren't precious will connect to the magnet, signaling that it is fake. You can generally tell genuine sterling silver by its stamp, which will look something like ".925 ster." If a particular piece is not stamped, you should be cautious of its authenticity.

Always look for discounts if you want jewelery. If you find the right sale, you might see a lot of savings. Check the newspaper, the Internet, and signs in store windows to find the best sales. You can occasionally get fading fashion styles for a fraction of their original prices.

When you are purchasing a new piece of jewelry, be aware of the gemstone that it contains and what it is made of. The three different types of stones are natural, imitation and synthetic. While natural and synthetic stones are the real deal, imitation stones are made to look like a real gemstone, but could be anything from colored glass to plastic. Natural gemstones are mined, while synthetic gems are artificially grown.

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. Alexandrite is often set in earrings, rings, or pendants.

As was stated at the beginning of this article, jewelry can be the perfect gift for any woman. These tips can guide you to picking out the perfect jewelry gift for a special lady whether it is for your mother, daughter, girlfriend, wife or friend.




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