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How To Buy And Store Jewelry Properly

Date Added: August 20, 2009 11:29:05 AM

Author: Paul

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The use of jewelry has varied in different ciltures. Jewelry has been used as amulets and body accessories. It has been the object of envy, the cause of countless murders, quarrels and ruthless betrayal. It has been passed down for generations as a family relic. India is considered to be the place where the first jewelry appeared. Nowadays exotic handmade jewelry has turned into a prosperous business. If you have decided to purchase jewelry, visit a highly reputable jewelry store. Below are several pieces of advice on how to purchase jewelry. 1. When you select metal jewelry, give your attention to markings. Different markings are placed on different pieces. For example, if a piece of jewelry is marked as sterling silver, it denotes that the product contains at least 92,5% of pure silver. If a piece of jewelry is tagged with "925", it indicates that it is made of pure silver. The markings "Plat" and "Pt" stand for Platinum - a metal that is a lot more precious and expensive than gold. 2. If you wish to buy a gemstone, ask a shop assistant if it is natural or man-made. Lab-created gemstones look very much alike with natural ones. Jewels are weighed in carat. 1 carat is 200 milligrams. 3. Ensure that you have received a receipt where the measure units of a precious stone are indicated. Now when you have obtained a piece of jewelry, it is high time to learn how to keep and store it in the proper way to avoid any damage. 1. Keep jewels separately, as rubbing against each other can cause damage. Store your jewels in a jewelry box. Or use an organizer box or ice cube trays which are far cheaper. Ziploc plastic bags with anti-tarnish strips inside are suitable to store gems in. Take into account that earrings should be kept 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. Store it at room temperature. Direct sunrays may also lead to damage. If your house is located in a very dry climatic zone, store opals near a small container of water, since they require humidity. 5. It is strongly recommended to wipe down jewelry with a wet cotton cloth each time after use. Observe the above stated tips on buying and storing jewels and enjoy wearing them.

How To Buy And Store Jewelry Properly

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