Whatever You Want To Learn About Jewelry, We Have The Answers...

Page 1

Whatever You Want To Learn About Jewelry, We Have The Answers

arabic necklaces Whatever your jewelry situation is, the jewelry world can get confusing. Where can you find information on this ancient human tradition? You can start learning right here with these useful tips that will help turn you into an educated jewelry consumer. Don't use acetone, ammonia, turpentine, bleach, or other harsh chemicals for cleaning them. This can dull your stones and eat away their enamel. Take care when you are storing your jewelry in the same place. Using boxes, hooks, holders, and compartments is very effective for ensuring the pieces stay separated. Tossing all of your jewelry into the same box is a bad plan. This can hurt very fragile jewelry, and tangle necklaces or bracelets. Jewelry should be stored in an air-tight and humid free area. It's best to store it in a closed box, like a jewelry box, or a drawstring bag. Metals will become tarnished when exposed to air and humidity. It is possible to polish precious metals, but polishing non-precious metals will damage the coating, which makes the copper that metal was covering show. Do some research on the best way to clean your particular piece of jewelry. Different kinds of jewelery will require you take care of them in different ways. Cleaning and maintenance techniques that work perfectly on one stone might cause damage to another. Your jeweler can give you instructions on proper handling if you are not sure. Costume jewelry needs to be handled and stored delicately. Many pieces of costume jewelry have the stones glued on, for example. Don't submerge costume jewelry in water or clean it with abrasives. To properly care for it you need to use a cloth dampened with warm water. After wiping make sure to use another cloth to thoroughly dry it. This will ensure that your costume jewelry looks perfect. Learn how to unravel a knotted necklace, even one with delicate loops. It's easy to get frustrated with tangled necklaces, but saran wrap can come to the rescue. Put the necklace on the plastic wrap and cover it with a little baby oil. After the necklace has loosened, try to untangle it by hand. If this does not work, consider using a sturdy pin or needle. Be sure to use extra caution due to the slippery oil. Use a mild liquid soap to remove the oil and then pat dry with a towel. If you can prevent your jewelry from tarnishing, it will surely look much more attractive. Don't take your jewelry into the water, regardless of whether you are showering or hitting the beach. Metals can become dull, rusty or tarnished if submerged in it. Clear nail polish can be used to protect your


jewelry if you apply a very thin coat of it on your pieces. Many times, the cut and clarity of a diamond outshines its actual carat weight. Also, remember the person's personality who will be receiving the diamond. When deciding on which jewelry pieces to buy, look through the sales advertisements. If you find the right sale, you might see a lot of savings. Check for the best sales in the paper, online, and in store windows. Buying styles that are going out of fashion can be a huge money saver, even getting up to 50% off. Don't swim while wearing your jewelry. The chlorine in pool water is very harsh and may cause your fine jewelry to appear dull. Over time, salt water is just as harmful to your jewelry. Lengthen the jewelry's life, and ensure it keeps its beauty by removing any precious items before entering the pool. Be sure to shop around when buying diamond jewelry. Every diamond varies and has individual flaws. Some flaws may be less important to you once you actually see it in person. A jeweler will individually price the diamond based on a multitude of factors, any flaws being one of them. Do your research and shop smart in order to find the best diamond at the best possible price. Be careful when untangling your delicate necklaces. While it can be frustrating untangling metal necklaces, consider using plastic wrap. After placing the necklace on the wrap, coat it with mineral or baby oil. After the necklace has loosened, try to untangle it by hand. If this does not work, consider using a sturdy pin or needle. Be sure to use extra caution due to the slippery oil. Finally, use dish soap and dry gently with a towel. As you have seen in this article, jewelry can be the prefect accessory to add to any outfit. There is a type and style of jewelry that goes with any outfit you decide to wear, whether you are trying to look fun, classy, or professional. So, take advantage of jewelry to accent and accessorize your next outfit no matter where your destination lies. Nano Jewelry


Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.