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Article DetailsHow To Buy And Store Jewelry Properly |
| Date Added: August 15, 2009 07:25:00 AM |
| Author: Paul |
| Category: Reference: Ask an Expert |
| Jewelry has been used for varied aims in different countries. Jewelry has served as body decorations and amulets. It has been the object of jealosy, the cause of numerous murders, ruthless betrayal and burglaries. It has been inherited from grandparents. The oldest jewelry originate from India. In the modern era a great number of people earn a profit by selling exotic handmade jewelry. If you would like to purchase jewelry, go to a reputable jewelry store. Below are some valuable tips on how to buy jewelry. 1. When selecing metal jewelry, give your attention to markings. Different markings are placed on different pieces. For example, if a piece of jewelry is marked as silver or sterling silver, it denotes that the product contains leastwise 92,5% of pure silver. If it is labelled with "925", it indicates that it is made of pure silver. The markings "Plat" or "Pt" stand for Platinum - a metal which is lots more expensive and precious than gold. 2. If you would like to purchase a gemstone, ask a sales assistant whether it is natural or artificial. Gemstones produced in laboratories look very much alike with natural ones. The main unit of weight for jewels is carat. 200 milligrams make 1 carat. 3. Make sure that you have grabbed a receipt with the weight and size of a gem indicated. Now when you have bought a piece of jewelry, keep and store it in the appropriate way to avoid any damage. 1. Keep gems separately, because rubbing up against each other can lead to damage. Store your jewelry in a jewelry box. Or use an organiser box or ice cube trays which are a lot cheaper. Put each piece of jewelry in a Ziploc plastic bag with an anti-tarnish strip inside. Remember that earrings should be stored together. 2. Necklaces and necklets are strongly recommended to hang up. 3. Threads of beads should lay flat. 4. Store jewelry far away from heat. Room temperature is perfect for storing gems. Direct sunrays may also damage jewelry. If you live in a very dry climatic area, store opals next to a small container of water, as they demand humidity. 5. It is advisable to clean jewelry with a wet cotton cloth each time after usage. Stick to the above mentioned pieces of advice on buying and storing jewels and enjoy wearing them. |
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