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Getting To Know Your Jewelry

>> Saturday, October 26, 2013

By Claire P Remmington


People have always enjoyed jewelry. Take a look at history and you will see gorgeous necklaces adorning the necks of almost every wealthy lady. Walk through a busy street and you'll find a watch on each person's arm. Jewelry makes us happy, and choosing the right piece of jewelry is ever so important. In this article we will provide you with some tips for picking that perfect piece.

Use an elegant bulletin board to store your jewelry. This works particularly well for bracelets and necklaces. Just add some decorative thumb tacks and hang your items when you take them off in the evening. This will keep your necklaces from getting tangled, and it also looks beautiful on your wall.

If you do not want to risk scratching a stone or setting by brushing it clean, then denture cleaning tabs work in a snap. Simply place the tabs in a glass of water as you normally would, then drop your jewelry into the solution. Remove each piece after a couple minutes and buff with a soft cloth to see the sparkling results.

If you are shopping for jewelry for someone who was born in the month of August, opt for pieces that feature the vibrant, spring green gemstone peridot. For centuries, this stone has been thought to bring peace, success, and good luck to the wearer. Astrologists advise Libras to wear peridot stones to complement their natural energies.

Some classic and very affordable types of jewelry that are available are pearls. These are very classic staples to any collection. They are also available in three types that include natural, imitation, and cultured. There are many colors and variations available such as classic white, pink, gold, black, etc.

Many precious gems and stones can not be put in a cleaning solution. It is important that you understand the composition of your ring and the composition of your cleaning solution. Some stones like pearl, opal, turquoise and other soft gems can get damaged by the harsh chemicals found in jewelry cleaner.

Always check the location of your seller if you decide to purchase jewelry online. If the seller is located in China, Asia, India, or Thailand you should get an independent appraisal, chances are very good that you have paid too much for what you have purchased. Depending on the conditions of the sale, you may or may not have any recourse to get your money back.

To help you maintain the good condition of your jewelry, make sure you take off all of your jewelry before you go swimming in a pool that has chlorine in it. Chlorine is a very harsh chemical that can damage fine jewelry. Simply taking your jewelry off before you swim can prevent any damage.

Make sure you give yourself adequate time when ordering a new jewelry piece. Most pieces have a turn around time of six to eight weeks. This can become a problem quickly if you need the jewelry for an important occasion. Make sure you give yourself extra time on top of the proposed time-frame.




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