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There is no such thing as knowing too much when it comes to jewelry, especially when what you know is useful, practical and extensive. If you make a mistake it can cost you a lot of money. The following piece contains some great advice on the topic. You will be able to more easily pick out and keep jewelery pieces looking great if you follow these tips.

Before dealing with harsh chemicals, try a polishing cloth to bring back the luster of your jewelry. With this method, you can simply shine it up and not deal with the hassle of using cleaners. All you do is polish it like you would a glass with the two-sided cloth. First, use the polishing side to polish it up, then use the other side to shine it.

Take care to store your jewelry safely. It is best to use holders, compartments, boxes, and hooks so that everything is kept separate. Don’t throw piles into a box. This can damage fragile, delicate jewelry, and necklaces can become very tangled in other jewelry pieces.

Sterling Silver

If you are looking to purchase sterling silver jewelry make sure that you have a magnet with you and a good eye. Take the magnet with you to find fake pieces of jewelery, sterling silver will not stick to the magnet. Look for the hallmark stamped on the piece of jewelry to determine what percentage sterling silver it is. Be wary of pieces that lack any silver hallmarks, as this is an indication that they’re not genuine sterling silver.

Make sure you know what kind of gem you are getting when you are buying jewelry. There are different types of gems, including imitation, natural and lab produced. Imitation is plastic that is colored to looked like the stone, but natural stones and synthetic stones are real. A natural stone is mined from the earth, and a synthetic is a lab-created gem.

Your jewelry should be durable and long-lasting. It is important to invest in a quality piece of jewelry, so only work with respected and reputable jewelers. Any high-quality jewelry will show superior craftsmanship, and will be well-made. The jeweler must be able to provide a history of the piece. This will tell you who made the piece, and where the components came from. This way, you can ensure you are paying a fair price. When you choose a piece of jewelry that is high in quality, it can become a heirloom that will last forever.

Before you buy a new piece of jewelry, research the latest trends. Getting a great deal on beautiful bauble makes getting it even more enjoyable.

Keep your jewelry pieces looking beautiful by protecting them from tarnish. When wearing your jewelry, you should avoid exposure to water. Water can dull and rust some types of metal if it is exposed to it too often. Painting a thin layer of clear-colored nail polish on your metal jewelry can add a protective barrier to it.

Test it out by wearing it yourself; you don’t want to give a piece that will be uncomfortable or awkward for the recipient. You will be able to tell if it will hold up to wear and tear.

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.