Have you ever dressed yourself, then studied your own reflection and realized that something was missing? You wear matching socks, a snazzy outfit, and you tied your shoes, yet there is a hole in your ambiance. Jewelry is what you’re missing. Even a very simple item of jewelry can bring an outfit together.
Take a moment to consider how your valuable jewelry is stored and sorted. Boxes, holders, compartments, and hooks are all valuable tools for storing jewelry safely. Don’t just put them in one huge, unorganized pile. This can damage the finer and more fragile pieces, and items like necklaces can entangle with each other and other pieces into a big mess.
When storing your jewelry, be sure that you store it in a place with low humidity and free of open air. Keep them stored safely in a closed, dark area, like a jewelry box or drawstring bag. Being submitted to extreme humidity and temperature can cause your pieces to tarnish. It’s possible to restore precious metals through polishing, but lesser-quality metals may suffer permanent damage.
Sterling Silver
A magnet is a useful tool when shopping for jewelry in sterling silver. By using the magnet you can quickly determine if the jewelry item is made of a cheaper metal and not sterling silver. Also, look to make sure that silver is hallmarked and stamped with .925, sterling or ster. If the item has no markings indicating its authenticity, then be wary.
Before you buy a gemstone, ask what type of gemstone it is. A stone may be natural, synthetic or imitation. Natural stones and synthetic gems are both real, but imitation gems are probably just colored glass or plastic. Synthetic gems are grown in a lab, natural gems are dug out of the Earth.
Comparison shopping is a must when shopping for diamonds. Compare the jewelery you like with others that are similar; make sure to examine the pieces closely. Beware, there are many tricks to enhance the look of a sub-par diamond.
Costume Jewelry
If you want to start a costume jewelry collection, it is important to be aware of the pieces’ condition. Collecting costume jewelry can get expensive, but it is also an investment worth your time, so avoid any pieces that have too many flaws. Costume pieces kept in great condition will enhance your collection much more over time.
Wear the jewelry piece for a day so that you can get an idea of how comfortable it is and if it hangs right. You will be able to tell if it will hold up to wear and tear.
As this article has stated, jewelry is a great accessory to complete any of your outfits. With all the extensive styles of jewelry that you can choose from, it’s easy to create the look that you want, from casual to elegant and delicate to bold. When you are finished getting dressed to leave the house, put on a piece of jewelry to complete your look.
