Shopping For Sparklers:Tips To Take Along To The Jeweler
Restored from the Empower Network archive (2011–2017), lightly edited to meet our current advertising standards. Views are the original author’s.
Purchasing a pricey piece of jewelry can prove to be stressful. There are dozens of types of materials that are used to make different pieces of jewelry, and they each come with a different price tag. Shoppers who don’t know the jewelry industry well often end up spending more than is necessary. You will read several tips in this article that you can use to help make your jewelry shopping easier.
Take the steps to inhibit its tarnishing. When you are close to water, do not wear your jewelry. Lots of jewelry materials are dulled or tarnished by water exposure. To give jewelry an added layer of protection apply a thin layer of clear nail lacquer.
Robe Hooks
To keep your necklaces tangle-free, look for pretty, embellished robe hooks. You can keep your necklaces organized by length, color or material when you install a row of robe hooks on a wall or right on the inside of your closet door. No longer will you have to contend with knotted, tangled balls of chains in your jewelry box. Plus, the artfully arranged necklaces make an aesthetically pleasing addition to your room.
If you are shopping for gemstones, you have two options: natural or synthetic. These stones can have an appearance quite similar to natural ones. A key difference is in the cost. The lack of rarity versus naturally mined stones keeps the cost low.
If you wear loose rings, take them off before doing things that could dislodge them, like dishes or taking a bath. The last thing you want is for your rings to slide off your hand and disappear down the drain forever.
For those creative, quirky people in your life, shop for handcrafted original pieces. You want the piece to match the person; unique people deserve unique jewelry.
Proper care of your setting requires you to gently wipe the piece with a damp cloth. Follow this with another soft cloth for drying off the piece. Don’t ever use a steam cleaner or any harsh chemicals on fashion and costume pieces.
Plastic Wrap
Untangle knotted necklaces with delicate loops. You can easily give up on a knotted mass of metal, but instead grab some plastic wrap. Lay the necklace out on plastic wrap, then apply baby or mineral oil. Untangle it with some needles. Wash with dishwashing liquid then pat dry.
When looking for a choker necklace in the jewelry store, it is best to choose one that is 16 inches in length. This is the most common length; if you want a customized length, measure around your neck and go for one inch less at the most. This should provide a nice, snug fit.
It is vitally important that each of your bracelets and necklaces have a strong clasp attached to them. Weak clasps can cause the loss of expensive pendants, chains and stones. It is always in your best interest to fit expensive pieces with a safety clasp. There are those that use two or three clasps to keep their jewelry safe while they wear it.
Now that you’ve come to the end of the article, you are armed with the knowledge you need when shopping for that next great piece of jewelry. If you remember this advice, you can save time and money when purchasing jewelry.
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