1. The Best Advice For Potential Jewelry Buyers
No matter if you received, bought or inherited a piece of jewelry, the jewelry world can be
downright puzzling. Jewelry has been an important part of the human condition for so long,
but where can you even start looking for the right things to learn about it? This article will
address a few pieces of advice that will help you be a better educated consumer of jewelry.
Be careful when storing all your jewelry together. Use a box that has several different
compartments and hooks to keep your pieces apart. Resist the urge to jumble all your pieces
together in one box or check it out basket. Not only will your necklaces become hopelessly
tangled, you risk harming any fragile pieces as they bump and scrape against each other as
you search the box.
Don't keep your jewelry in open air or someplace with a lot of humidity. Store jewelry in a
sealed box or drawstring pouch for the best protection. When non-precious and precious
metals are expose to air and humidity, they tend to tarnish. Precious metals are capable of
being polished until they are like new, while non-precious metals will not be able to be saved.
This is because the non-precious metals are simple copper metal coated with the covering of
precious metals, and when polished, they will allow the copper to show through.
If you are shopping for sterling silver jewelry, you'll need a magnet and an eye for the real
thing. You can tell if a piece of silver is sterling or not by using a magnet. Sterling will not
react to the magnet, but non-precious metals will be attracted. You can recognize sterling
silver by stamps that say '.925' or 'ster'. If you don't see such a mark, you might want to
reconsider the purchase. This is usually an indication that the piece is fake.
To keep your jewelry looking great, take steps to prevent it from tarnish. When wearing your
jewelry, you should avoid exposure to water. Exposure can result in tarnishing, rusting or
dulling of different metals. If you must take your jewelry somewhere wet, prepare it by adding
some clear nail polish on the surface.
You need to know how to care for each piece in your jewelry collection. Each type of stone,
metal, and setting requires different type of care. A technique that is effective for one type of
stone or metal may actually cause damage to another. If you can't find information about
caring for a specific piece of jewelry, consult a trusted jeweler.
If you put on your jewelry only after you have put on your makeup, you will have to clean it
less. Dust from your makeup can end up on your jewelry, and this can make it look dull. This
tip especially applies to necklaces and earrings.
You can probably tell that there are many different ways you can approach jewelry. However,
if you conduct your research properly, you can ensure that the pieces you purchase are of
the highest quality, and that the way you care for them will keep them beautiful for many

2. years to come. Buying and selling jewelry is fun and exciting! Apply these tips to make sure
your journey is a smooth one.