Buy Beautiful Jewelry With These Easy Tips

Jewelry is always a great way to express your feelings whether it is love, pride, or to

celebrate a great achievement. Even small pieces of jewelry can have big significance. Read

on to learn some tips on picking jewelry for yourself, or as a present for friends and family.

When storing your jewelry, be sure that you store it in a place with low humidity and free of

open air. A jewelry box or drawstring bag out of a humid area is ideal. Humidity and air tends

to cause precious and non-precious metals to tarnish. 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.

Know which kind of stone you are buying with your jewelry. A stone may be natural, synthetic

or imitation. Imitation gems are made out of glass or plastic; natural and synthetic gems both

consist of real gemstone. They make synthetic stones in a lab, whereas natural stones come

from the ground.

Always compare prices before purchasing any diamonds. Find a few reference pieces that

you like, and see if other diamonds can do better. Be aware that some dealers will use cheap

tactics to make a diamond look better than it is.

Make sure that you learn about the jeweler's insurance policy prior to making any purchases.

This is so that if something happens to your piece, you can return it to have it replaced or

repaired. You might find some jewelers who are willing to insure it against loss and theft.

Make sure that you learn about the jeweler's insurance policy prior to making any purchases.

Then, if something actually happens to the jewelry, you can return it or have it repaired.

Some stores even insure jewelry against loss or theft.

Costume jewelry needs special care. Many embellishments on costume jewelry are only

secured with glue rather than set into the piece. Don't submerge costume jewelry in water or

clean it with harsh chemicals. The best care is to wipe with a warm damp cloth and then dry

with another cloth. This will keep any costume jewelry that you have looking great.

Taking good care of your jewelry is important if you want it to last. Different cleaning

techniques are required for different types of jewelry. Something that may help one piece of

jewelry might hurt another one. If you're not sure of how to properly care for your jewelry,

seek advice from a reputable jeweler.

Untangle knotted necklaces with delicate loops. It's easy to give up on some knotted metal

mass; however, you should instead use plastic wrap. Place the tangled pieces on this plastic

with some mineral or baby oil. Use small needles to untangle the necklaces. Wash with dish

soap and pat dry.

To preserve the pristine look of your jewelry, apply your make-up first, wait for it to set, then

put on your jewelry. Makeup can gravitate dust and grime towards your jewelry leaving it to

look dull. It is especially important to keep this in mind when putting on earrings and

necklaces.

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