Jewelry has been used for an extremely long time and there are countless designs to choose from. The tips in this article are a good introduction to help you in selecting your favorite jewelry.
Get a polishing cloth for your jewelery. This is a natural way to shine all of your jewelry without relying on abrasives or other harsh chemicals. You just have to polish each piece the same as you would polish glass using the two-sided cloth. First, use the polishing side to polish it up, then use the other side to shine it.
Do not clean your jewelry with chemicals such as bleach or ammonia. Chemicals can eat away the stones or enamel on your stones.
Store your jewelry collection carefully. For best results, separate different pieces into different boxes, compartments or hooks. Avoid just throwing them into a box in an unorganized manner. Not only can this harm the fine and fragile pieces, but things like necklaces can get severely tangled up with other necklaces or other jewelry.
Precious Metals
Jewelry is best stored in an area with low humidity. It’s best to store it in a closed box, like a jewelry box, or a drawstring bag. Both air and humidity can lead to tarnished metal. 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.
Your jewelry should be durable and long-lasting. When you look for a piece of jewelry, always use a dealer with a good reputation, ensuring that the piece you choose is of high-quality. Quality jewelry will be constructed to last, and show a fine attention to detail. A good jeweler can provide you with some background on the piece, such as who crafted it, where it was manufactured, and where any stones in it came from. Take your time when selecting a high-quality piece if you want it to last you for a long time.
Think about what stones you would want before you purchase a new piece of jewelry. Any stones that you choose should go with your skin tone and reflect your personality. Also think about what color clothing you wear often, and chose a neutral color that will match many of the outfits in your closet. Non-functional jewelry is just a waste of money as it will sit unused.
Costume Jewelry
Special care is required for costume jewelry. Many embellishments on costume jewelry are only secured with glue rather than set into the piece. Costume jewelry should never be submerged in liquid, nor cleaned with chemicals. To clean your jewelry, dampen a cloth with warm water and gently wipe the item. Then use a clean, dry cloth to dry the jewelry. This will ensure that your costume jewelry looks perfect.
The jewelry tips that you just went over can help you start choosing a nice piece of jewelry that fits you. There is a vast array of jewelry pieces available making it a bit of a challenge to select, give or care for one properly. Reading up on jewelry is a useful way to spend a little time educating yourself.