Thinking about buying or wearing jewellery is almost as exciting as actually putting on the pieces. Jewellery captures happy occasions and special events, giving tribute to relationships between those that buy the jewellery and those that receive it. By knowing more about jewellery, and the buying and selling process in particular, you will find the purchase of each piece a rewarding and memorable experience.
Keep your whole jewellery collection sparkling with a polishing cloth. This is a very easy way to make them shine and not have to use any type of chemicals or solvents. Use the dual-sided cloth on your jewellery just as you would clean a glass. Polish jewellery with one side of the cloth, then flip it over and shine jewellery with the other side.
Don’t use harsh chemicals like turpentine or bleach to clean jewellery. This can dull your stones and eat away their enamel.
Knowing what type of jewel you are buying when you purchase jewellery is very important. You have three options as far as the type of gem: natural, imitation and synthetic. Both synthetic and natural gems are real; however, imitation is simply plastic. Natural comes from the ground, while synthetic ones are created in a lab.
Pay attention to the type of metal they wear, such as white gold or yellow gold. Also notice if your loved one usually wears hoops or studs. This will give you a good idea of where to start when purchasing that special item.
Before you select your newest addition to your jewellery collection, learn the latest styles that are trending. It is better to get a gorgeous bauble on sale!
Costume Jewellery
Costume jewellery needs special care. A fair amount of costume pieces are set with glue. Avoid using harsh chemicals on these pieces, and do not immerse them. Use a gentle cloth, like microfiber, to clean it. One wet, then another, dry. This will make your current costume jewellery look great.
Put your make up on before the jewelery. Dirt and oil accumulate in the small crevices of jewellery, and can make it look dull and shabby. Doing this is particularly important when you are wearing a necklace or earrings, as they will brush against your makeup more than other jewellery.
If your gemstone was treated, you should know about it before you purchase it. You will need to know what type of care it might require as a result of the treatment. Applying the wrong chemical when cleaning a gemstone can cause the protective treatment to dissolve, and damage the appearance of the gem.
Buying jewellery is better if you keep watch for sales. The best sales can offer deep discounts on premium pieces. Locate the best prices online, in newspapers and in stores. If you buy fashion items at the end of their season, you can save up to 50%.
Keep your jewellery in place with a strong clasp or closure. It is extremely easy to lose your valuable chains, pendants and stones with jewellery that has a flimsy clasp. If you have expensive or heirloom items, invest in a safety clasp. Adding more than one clasp to a jewellery piece may even be appropriate to provide greater security against loss.
Necklaces often get tangled, so consider buying stylish robe hooks with embellishments to hang them and keep them untangled. The small hooks can be hung just about anywhere and will allow you to neatly organize and display your necklaces. This organizational tip can help you from getting a tangled mess of necklaces in your jewellery box.
If you are wearing a simple outfit, wear bigger jewelery. Wear a solid colour or the “little black dress” to highlight interesting pieces.
You get more than an investment when you acquire jewellery; you get a special memory. All jewelery comes with some sort of human emotion attached.
