Jewelry: A Quick Course In Learning More About The Topic
Jewelry has been used to adorn people since the beginning of time, and a nice piece of jewelry is always a much-loved gift. It can be of great value because it stands the test of time and often has sentimental value. There is a tremendous variety of jewelry, and many things you need to know about its care. This article gives you a few useful facts on tips on the subject.
DID YOU KNOW: Don’t clean your jewelry in harsh household chemicals like ammonia, bleach or turpentine. Chemicals can eat away the stones or enamel on your stones.
Try not to bathe or swim in your fine jewelry. Many times the type of water (hard versus soft) can splash and wear the metal jewelry or stain the stone. There are also chemicals like chlorine found in many swimming pools that can turn stones and badly stain metal jewelry.
DID YOU KNOW: When trying to showcase jewelry, either for sales or for bragging rights, you need to take high-quality photographs of them. Nothing showcases their beauty like a great photo of the piece.
Try not put any of your jewelry on before applying your makeup. By putting your pieces on before doing this, you risk getting them covered in things like powders and deposits from your makeup. This then collects around gem settings and on metal causing them to turn and look cheap and old.
DID YOU KNOW: Jewelry is often very difficult to purchase for a friend or loved one because there are as many different styles and types of jewelry as there are people to wear it. Bracelets are a great solution for many and are available in a huge variety of styles made for the fanciest of occasions to casual every-day wear.
When you are shopping for jewelry, make sure that you ask your jeweler the “right” questions about their wares. You need to discuss things like diamond grades. You also need to ask who the graders are of their pieces. Find out what their education and experience is, and see what the guarantees are on whatever their grades are.
DID YOU KNOW: If you would like to start collecting gemstone jewelry, make sure that you do your research first. It is important that you know what to look for in spotting fakes and what to look for to identify genuine gemstones.
Essential to anyone buying jewelry for reclamation purposes is a pocket-sized gram and carat scale. While a scale can’t determine the purity of the gold and silver you encounter in your jewelry hunting, a pocket scale can at least give you a basic starting point to determine fair pricing and valuing of your jewelry finds.
DID YOU KNOW: If you’re trying to buy a diamond on a budget, look for one that has slight inclusions and is a less than perfect color of white. Often times, you cannot even see the inclusions and “off” color with the naked eye, but it can save you hundreds or thousands on the price of the stone.
Combine your gold and silver jewelry. What used to be “so not in fashion” is now considered modern and sleek. Gold earrings can be worn with a silver necklace, or you can even pair gold and silver rings on one hand. The color combination goes great with any outfit as well.
DID YOU KNOW: When buying jewelry as a gift, buy something that can be worn every day. Diamond stud earrings are an excellent choice as they go with anything.
Use a cloth dampened with a solution of water and a few drops of dish-washing liquid to clean your pearls. Lightly rub each pearl with the cloth, and allow them to air-dry. Never soak pearls, as doing so can cause massive damage to the integrity of the gem. Keeping your pearls clean ensures a long life for them.
DID YOU KNOW: When selecting jewelry for a child, make sure it is an item that can grow with them. You may have to have it sized up in time, but an item they would be happy to wear as an adult will last them a lifetime.
View the gemstones in correct lighting, with the right background. Diamonds or other gems should never be viewed on a black background. Black backgrounds alter your perception of a gems real shine and color, so you may make a purchase and later realize that the stone is not as clear and perfect as you originally assumed.
DID YOU KNOW: Costume jewelry requires specific care. Stones in costume jewelry are usually held in place with glue instead of a physical setting.
Before you purchase gemstone jewelry, you should first determine if and how the stone was treated. Different treatments come with different requirements for cleaning and storage. Knowing the proper care techniques for your gemstone will prevent you from accidentally damaging it by stripping it of its protective treatment.
DID YOU KNOW: Create a vintage Victorian look with jewelry you already own. Layer several necklaces of different lengths and materials together.
Cure the green skin of copper jewelry easily. When you wear jewelry that has a copper base you may soon find yourself turning into a martian. The green is caused by the metal oxidizing. Stop it in its tracks by applying clear nail polish to any jewelry surface that will be touching your bare skin.
DID YOU KNOW: Find your style in advance. Search an online jewelry store before you make your trip to the jeweler so that you know what you are looking for.
If you are trying to sell jewelry online, it is important to post ample photographs from many angles so that each piece is presented in a pleasing and accurate way. Your customer can’t actually see the jewelry, so they must make the decision solely based on your pictures. Make sure any photos of the jewelry focus on the item itself and don’t have distracting backgrounds or additional items.
DID YOU KNOW: You do not have to spend a mint on your jewelry. Don’t underestimate a classy piece of costume jewelry as a perfect accent for your best outfit.
If your crystals have dirt in hard to reach places, you should soak your jewelry in warm water with mild detergent. Then you should use a toothbrush to carefully scrub your jewelry off. This process will safely get rid of dirt on the outside of your jewelry, without damaging your precious crystals.
DID YOU KNOW: When photographing a jewelry piece to sell online, aim to present it attractively, in a well-lit, close-up and clear photograph. This is very important since customers cannot handle the jewelry in an online transaction.
To adorn yourself with jewelry is to add beauty, or to show a bit class or even status. However this is only true if you choose the right pieces and care from them well. So, avoid the pitfalls and make rational choices; then you can build a great collection. Or the knowledge can help you to choose a gift that stands the test of time.
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