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How To Buy And Store Jewelry Properly |
| Date Added: August 08, 2009 06:32:09 PM |
| Author: Paul |
| Category: Shopping: Jewellery |
| Jewels have been used for varied aims in different countries. Jewelry has served as amulets and body accessories. It has been the object of envy, the cause of numerous assassinations, burglaries and ruthless betrayal. It has been inherited from grandparents. The oldest jewelry originate from India. At the presen time exotic handmade jewelry has turned into a prosperous business. If you have decided to buy jewels, visit the reputable jeweler's. Below are some useful pieces of advice on how to buy jewelry. 1. When choosing metal jewelry, pay attention to 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 a piece of jewelry is labeled with "925", it indicates that it is made of pure silver. The markings "Pt" or "Plat" stand for Platinum - a metal that is more precious and expensive than gold. 2. If you wish to purchase a precious stone, ask a shop assistant whether it is natural or man-made. Gems produced in laboratories look similar to natural ones. Gemstones are measured in carat. 1 carat equals to 200 milligrams. 3. Insure that you have grabbed a receipt where the measurements of a gemstone are indicated. Now when you have purchased a piece of jewelry, it is time to learn how to keep and store it properly to avoid any damage. 1. Keep jewels separately, because rubbing up against each other may damage jewelry. Store your jewelry in a jewelry box. Or you may use an organiser box or ice cube trays which are far cheaper. Ziploc plastic bags with anti-tarnish strips inside are appropriate to keep jewels in. Take into account that earrings should be kept together. 2. Necklets and necklaces are strongly recommended to hang up. 3. Threads of beads should lay flat. 4. Jewelry should be stored away from heat. Store it at room temperature. Direct sunrays can also cause damage. If you live in a very dry climatic region, store opals near a small vessel of water, as they demand humidity. 5. It is strongly advisable to clean jewelry with a wet cotton cloth each time after use. Observe the above mentioned tips on purchasing and storing gems and enjoy wearing them. |
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