الأحد، 13 مارس 2016

Deciding On One Of A Kind Jewelry

By Joyce Harris


Many people when giving a gift to a special person in their life will decide to give a nice piece of jewelry. There are thousands of items that can be purchased online or in stores and they make a wonderful present. If you are looking for a more personal item a piece of one of a kind jewelry is becoming a very popular choice.

There are a number of ways you can obtain a unique piece to keep yourself or to give as a special gift. There are infinite designs and it does not have to cost thousands of dollars to make an extra special item. Some people will opt to make a piece of jewelry themselves at home or get an experienced jeweler in Sandy Springs, GA. To design and manufacture it.

When deciding on your items the first thing to consider is what materials you need to make it. With numerous materials to choose from it is imperative to choose the right ones for your piece. Precious stones and valuable metals can be used as well as less costly easy to find materials.

If your item of jewelry is to be made using expensive metals such as gold or platinum and set with stones then this will be reflected in a higher price. When choosing stones it is essential to speak with a knowledgeable expert to avoid costly mistakes. If you are making the piece yourself at home it is good practice to ask a jeweler to source all the items you will need.

Many people will choose to design their own jewelry as well as make it to give a personal touch. Using things like a loved ones initials or a special date engraved on a piece can make it unique. Other ideas are to recycle a family item that has been handed down and using the components to create a new piece.

If you are designing your own item it is a good idea to take your ideas along to a jeweler and discuss the designs with them. These experts will be on hand to advise you on the best materials to use and in some cases advise you on modifications that will improve the item. When buying metals and stones to make a piece it is also worth asking your jeweler as they may get them at a better price.

If you do not wish spend hundreds or thousands on a piece then many people create beautiful one off pieces by using objects readily available. School children will often make bracelets and necklaces from plastics and shells to give as a gift to a family member. Items such as pebbles and varnished woods can also be used to create special pieces.

When your piece of jewelry has been made it should be valued so that it may be insured. If you have made the items yourself they can be independently valued by a jeweler or if you have had it made they will value it on request. One off pieces can sometimes be difficult to value but at the very least the replacement cost of materials and labor costs should be covered.




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