Making The Most Of Your Jewelry Wardrobe

[Kendrick Lott]

Do your personal sense of style and your wardrobe of outfits, need a little infusion of pizzazz from a well-selected piece of jewelry? If the former question isn't true, then are you wanting to purchase a gift for someone special in your life? If any of these questions apply to you, you're certain to discover useful tips in the below article.

Avoid using things like bleach, acetone, ammonia, turpentine, and other related chemicals to clean them with. Using them may result in damage to your jewelry, may cause dulling of gemstones, and may erode enamel work.

If you are looking to purchase sterling silver jewelry make sure that you have a magnet with you and a good eye. You can detect fake sterling silver with the magnet, since non-precious metals are drawn to magnets. In addition, sterling silver pieces are always stamped with silver hallmarks indicating such as the degree of purity, the manufacturer's symbol, and the date of manufacture. Some of the most common hallmarks are "925, "ster," "sterling," and "sterling silver." If you don't see a stamp of any sort on a piece, then be wary of whether it is actually silver or not.

Before you buy anything new, found out about the latest trend. Price a variety of similar items before buying an expensive piece.

Jewelry is an investment that should last forever. Go to a dealer you can trust to make sure you get a quality item at a fair price. A truly high-quality piece is one that is well-constructed and of superior workmanship. Your jeweler should have all the information on the piece, including where it came from and who created it. Making sure that it is high-quality will ensure that it lasts forever.

If you are interested in acquiring new jewelry pieces, try to find great sales. Jewelry sales offer big savings. Look for the best promotions and sales on the Internet, in your local paper, on television ads, and even in storefront windows. If a particular piece was designed to fit a current trend, and that trend is nearing conclusion, then you could make a saving as big as 50%.

To help maintain its appearance, take good care of it to keep it from getting tarnished. Never wear your jewelry when you are going to be near water. If you let some metals get wet too often, they can tarnish, rust or become dull. Applying a very thin covering of clear nail varnish to your jewelry offers an added degree of protection.

If you own costume jewelry, it is important to properly care for it. Costume jewelry is pricey and can retain its value in many cases, but pieces that are damaged aren't worth much and aren't worth the time to restore. A good piece will give you many years of happiness and even gain value over time.

Untangling knotted chains can be easy if you know how to do it. Don't give up on that tangled mass of jewelry. Instead, get a piece of plastic wrap. Place your jewelry on the plastic wrap and add a little baby oil. Untangle it with some needles. Wash any oil residue from the necklace with dishwashing liquid, and gently pat it dry.

Ensure that the clasps of your jewelry are sturdy and reliable. You risk losing your necklace, and the expensive stones attached to it, if your clasp fails. It is always in your best interest to fit expensive pieces with a safety clasp. There are those who add one or two extra clasps to their expensive jewelry items to be certain of their safety.

Well, it's easy when you know how. This article has just touched on a few of things that you should know about this very rewarding hobby. There is much to learn, but at least you've now got a few good ideas to put to work.