To get the jewelry that you want or need, you will have to do research to gain more understanding about jewelry in general. This can make it hard to know where to start.
Use a soft cloth on your jewelry as often as you want. It will allow you to make your jewelry look as good as new without the use of chemicals. Use the dual-sided cloth on your jewelry just as you would clean a glass. Use the side of the cloth that is designed for polishing to remove fingerprints, dust and other surface imperfections, and then use the opposite side to buff the jewelry and make it gleam.
Wear the jewelry around for a day or so to be sure that it fits right and is comfortable. Doing this also tells you how well it stands up to normal daily wear.
When storing your jewelry, be sure that you store it in a place with low humidity and free of open air. Trying putting them in a box with a tight-fitting lid or a bag that has a drawstring closure. All metals will tarnish if they are subjected to too much air and humidity. Precious metals, through some work and polish, can be restored to their original condition. Non-precious metals are coated, which means that polishing will allow copper metal to come through.
When you go shopping for sterling silver jewelry pieces, take with you a magnet and a monocle. As a precious metal, silver should never be attracted to a magnet. Look for the hallmark stamped on the piece of jewelry to determine what percentage sterling silver it is. If you cannot find a stamp, you might be looking at a cheap imitation.
Always check with your jeweler about insurance policy options before buying anything. In the unfortunate, but possible event that your jewelry gets damaged, the jeweler will be able to replace or fix it for you. Some jewelers have insurance policies that cover lost of stolen jewelry, also.
Buying and selling jewelry can be an investment that is priceless and filled with positive memories. Jewelry provides hope and joy to buyers and owners. Family heirlooms remind their owners of happy times in their own or their family’s past, while engagement rings provide people with hope for the future.
