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How To Buy And Store Jewelry Properly |
| Date Added: August 18, 2009 07:00:53 AM |
| Author: Paul |
| Category: Arts & Culture |
| The use of jewelry has differed in various civilizations. Jewelry has served as body accessories and amulets. It has been the object of jealosy, the cause of numerable assassinations, burglaries and ruthless betrayal. It has been inherited from grandparents. India is the place where the first jewelry appeared. At the presen time a number of people make a huge profit by selling exotic handmade jewelry. If you have made up your mind to purchase jewelry, go to the reputable jeweler's. Below are some useful pieces of advice on how to buy jewelry. 1. When you opt for metal jewelry, consider markings. There are different markings on different pieces of jewelry. For instance, if a piece of jewelry is marked as sterling silver or silver, it indicates that the product contains at least 92,5% of pure silver. If it is tagged with "925", it denotes that it is made of pure silver. The markings "Pt" or "Plat" stand for Platinum - a metal which is lots more precious and expensive than gold. 2. If you want to purchase a gemstone, ask a shop assistant if it is natural or man-made. Jewels produced in labs look very much alike with natural ones. The principal unit of weight for jewels is carat. 200 milligrams make 1 carat. 3. Ensure that you have received a receipt where the measure units of a precious stone are indicated. Now when you have bought a piece of jewelry, keep and store it in the correct way to avoid any damage. 1. Keep jewels separately, since rubbing up against each other may lead to damage. Store your jewelry in a jewelry box. Or use an organizer box or ice cube trays which are cheaper. Ziploc plastic bags with anti-tarnish strips inside are ideal to store jewelry 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. Jewelry should be kept away from excessive heat. Room temperature is appropriate for storing gems. Direct sunrays can also cause damage. If your house is located in a very dry climatic area, store opals close 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 use. Observe the above stated recommendations on purchasing and storing jewels and enjoy wearing them. |
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