| Jewelry has been used for varied aims in different civilizations. Jewelry has served as body decorations and amulets. It has been the object of jealosy, the cause of countless assassinations, ruthless betrayal and burglaries. It has been inherited from grandparents.
The oldest jewelry originate from India. In our time exotic handmade jewelry has turned into a flourishing business.
If you wish to buy jewelry, visit the reliable jeweler's. Here are some valuable recommendations on how to purchase jewelry.
1. When you select metal jewelry, consider markings. There are different markings on different pieces of jewelry. For instance, if a piece of jewelry is marked as sterling silver or silver, it denotes that it contains leastways 92,5% of pure silver. If it is tagged with "925", it denotes that it is made of pure silver. The markings "Pt" and "Plat" stand for Platinum - a metal that is a lot more expensive and precious than gold.
2. If you wish to buy a gemstone, ask a sales assistant whether it is natural or artificial. Artificial precious stones look very much alike with natural ones. Gemstones are weighed in carat. 1 carat equals to 200 milligrams.
3. Make sure that you have got a receipt with the size and weight of a precious stone indicated.
Now after you have got a piece of jewelry, it is high time to learn how to keep and store it in the appropriate way to avoid any damage.
1. It is a must to keep pieces of jewelry separately, as rubbing against each other can cause damage. Store your jewels in a jewelry box. Or use an organiser box or ice cube trays which are far cheaper. Ziploc plastic bags with anti-tarnish strips inside are appropriate to store jewels in. Take into account that earrings should be kept together.
2. Another way to store jewelry is by hanging them up. Do it with necklaces and necklets.
3. Threads of beads should lay flat.
4. Keep jewelry away from excessive heat. Store it at room temperature. Direct sunrays may also bright about damage. If you live in a very dry climatic region, store opals beside a small container of water, as they require humidity.
5. It is strongly advisable to clean jewelry with a wet cotton cloth each time after use.
Observe the above mentioned tips on buying and storing jewels and enjoy wearing them. |
