The meaning behind individual pieces of jewelry can be as beautiful as the actual appearance of the jewelry. Jewelry gives material form to memories and acts as a symbol of important relationships, such as engagements and marriages. By knowing more about jewelry, and the buying and selling process in particular, you will find the purchase of each piece a rewarding and memorable experience.
Use Jeweler’s Polishing Cloth
Polish your jewelry regularly with a jeweler’s polishing cloth. This is a fairly simple way to achieve shine without dealing with solvents and chemicals. You use the special cloth to polish your jewelry just like you would polish your silverware. Use the polishing side first and, then the other side to make your jewelry shine.
Do not clean your jewelry with chemicals such as bleach or ammonia. These can erode both the color and the materials of your jewelry.
Jewelry Box Wooden With Compartments
Take care to store your jewelry safely. You should keep the pieces separate in compartments, boxes, holders, and on hooks for better storage. Don’t throw piles into a box. Storing them improperly can damage the fragile pieces, and necklaces can get tangled with other pieces.
Do some research on the gem in your new piece of jewelry before you buy. You have three options as far as the type of gem: natural, imitation and synthetic. Natural stones and synthetic gems are both real, but imitation gems are probably just colored glass or plastic. While natural gems come out of mines, synthetic ones come out of laboratories.
Jewelry As A Investment
Jewelry is an investment that should last forever. When purchasing your next jewelry item, focus on buying a quality, well-made piece. High-quality jewelry can be told by its superior craftsmanship and good manufacture. Ask the jeweler about the history behind the piece and learn more about who made it, as well as the origin of the materials. Making sure that it is high-quality will ensure that it lasts forever.
Keep your jewelry from tarnishing as best as you can. When wearing your jewelry, you should avoid exposure to water. Many types of metal will become dulled, tarnished, or rusty when exposed to it. Apply clear nail polish to your jewelry as an added protection.
Try wearing the item for a little while to see if it is comfortable and hangs correctly. You will also find out if your creation is durable enough.
Clarity of a Diamond
The cut, color and clarity of a diamond can make a bigger impression than size alone. It’s also important to consider the personality of whomever is to receive the diamond.
Never go swimming while wearing jewelry. Jewelry can be damaged by strong chemicals like chlorine, making your pieces less shiny and durable. Over time, salt water can also cause damage. Taking jewelry off before getting in the water will protect it and extend the life of the jewelry.
Necklaces On Hooks
Keep your necklaces free of tangles by getting robe hooks to hang them. 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. This will avoid ever having to untangle balls of necklaces in your jewelry box again. Also, the necklaces will look nice hanging up.
The key to selling jewelry in craft shows or holiday sales is to display it in a way that attracts attention to the pieces. Use the same creativity you employ on your jewelry to come up with notable, memorable displays for it. With a bit of ingenuity, even the most random object can be transformed easily into a unique jewelry display case. Look for interesting ways to use things like hatboxes, baskets and unique sculptures.
Owning, buying, and selling jewelry involves priceless investing. Perhaps it symbolizes great memories from the past or even great times to come; jewelry is always emotional.
