tips for creating your style with jewelry
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Tips For Creating Your Style With Jewelry
While shopping for jewelry can be really fun, it can be difficult if you are not sure how to
choose expensive pieces. Various kinds of materials are used for making jewelry. All of them
vary in the amount of money they're worth. When a shopper is lacking the knowledge to
recognize the appropriate prices for the different materials, they may pay much more than
necessary. This article will show you how to make your jewelry purchases wisely.
Men are usually unaware of when it is the right time to put on cufflinks. Cuff links go well with
stylish dress shirts for special occasions. Be sure to top off the distinguished look you are
trying achieve by coordinating your cufflinks with the overall style of apparel at hand.
Keep your jewelry unsoiled by only putting it on after all of your makeup has been applied.
Your jewelry attracts dust and particles from cosmetics; if you apply makeup after you put on
your jewelry, the particles will make it look dull. This tip is especially important when it comes
to earrings and necklaces.
Don't use acetone, ammonia, turpentine, bleach, or other harsh chemicals for cleaning them.
Doing so can destroy enamel finishes, while clouding stones and crystals.
There are very good reasons why rubies are among the most popular gems to be used in
high quality jewelry. A true ruby will always be red. However, there are a number of different
red tints that are cherished in rubies. Choose from rosy pinks, vivid claret, deep maroon and
many other gradations in between. Rubies are very durable and withstand considerable wear
and tear. Being that rubies have strength as well as beauty, they're a great choice for your
jewelry.
Be sure that you store all of your jewelry safely away from air and humidity. Trying putting
them in a box with a tight-fitting lid or a bag that has a drawstring closure. Metals will become
tarnished when exposed to air and humidity. It is possible to restore precious metals to their
previous state, but it's better to avoid damaging them in the first place.
Gold, Silver, And Jewels: The Secret To Jewelry Shopping When shopping for genuine
sterling silver jewelry, you need both a discerning eye and a small magnet. Imitations will be
attracted to your magnet. This is an easy way to recognize quality. Sterling silver should
always bear a stamp that says Sterling, Ster. or .925. If there is no marking on the piece, it
may not be sterling silver.
By wearing a brooch, your belt will be accented and look more interesting. Either put it near
your hip or near the middle of your waist.
When buying new jewelry, carefully consider the stones. Choose a stone that reflects both
your personality, skin tone and lifestyle. Also think about what color clothing you wear often,
and chose a neutral color that will match many of the outfits in your closet. It will be of no
value to you to purchase jewels that are not easy to incorporate into your lifestyle.
If you really want real gold pieces, high gold prices might be one of the only things to worry
about. If you must have a gold bracelet or ring, consider looking at a piece with fewer karats
in order to spend less money. An 18 karat piece is comprised of no less than 75 percent of
pure gold, which is generally considered by many to be the most optimal combination of
quality and price.
The size of the diamond is not as important as its cut and clarity. Most important of all, make
sure that the piece you choose complements the nature of the intended receiver.
Make sure that you increase your knowledge base with regards to jewelry. Having read this
article, you should be ready to start your search for that right piece. Add these tips to your
store of jewelry knowledge, and you are well on your way to becoming a jewelry expert.