There is no such thing as having enough information with jewelry. If you make just the wrong mistake, you could lose a great deal of money! The following piece contains some great advice on the topic. These tips are here to help you have a better understanding of prices and avoid common mistakes.
Store your jewelry collection carefully. The right jewelry box that has separate compartments, hooks and holders to keep the pieces apart is the best choice. Don’t throw piles into a box. This haphazard approach can cause damage to the individual components of fine jewelry, and create a tangled mess.
Keep your jewelry pieces looking beautiful by protecting them from tarnish. Keep your jewelry away from water. Some metals will tarnish, dull or rust when exposed to water or perspiration. Use a thinner coat of your clear nail polish on your jewelry for extra protection.
Consider how you should best clean each piece of your jewelry. Jewelry is composed of different stones, metals, and settings that all require different care to be properly maintained. A jewelry cleaner that is safe for one type of gemstone may damage another kind. For the best information on how to look after your jewelry, you should talk to a jeweler.
Costume Jewelry
Take good care of your costume jewelry. Costume jewelry is generally bound by glue rather than settings and is therefore, a lot more fragile. Costume jewelry should never be submerged in liquid, nor cleaned with chemicals. It’s most beneficial to use a damp warm cloth to gently wipe, then use another cloth to dry. This will keep your costume jewelry clean and shiny.
Keep your jewelry unsoiled by only putting it on after all of your makeup has been applied. The dust, oils and particles from makeup rub off on jewelry; putting on jewels first means they will get dingy and dull with a film of makeup over them. This applies to necklaces and earrings more than anything else.
Find out if your gemstone was treated before you buy it and if it was, how it was treated. A treatment will make a difference on how to care for your gemstone. You want to avoid unknowingly cleaning the gem with a chemical or solution that could strip off the protective treatment.
Plastic Wrap
Take extra care when you are untangling necklaces. Don’t give up on getting the knots out, instead get a sheet of plastic wrap. Put your knotted chains on the plastic wrap and cover with a little baby oil. Try using needles to start untangling it. Next, use dish soap to clean the piece. Finish by using a soft cloth to pat it dry.
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.
