Have you ever looked in a mirror and questioned what was missing? Your clothes look great, your socks match, and your shoes are on the right feet, but something is not right. The answer is always jewelry. Even simpler pieces of jewelry can improve your outfit.
Do not use any chemicals on your jewelery stones. Harsh chemicals can destroy the enamel, and ruin the stones in your jewelry.
Don’t use harsh chemicals like turpentine or bleach to clean jewelry. This can dull your stones and eat away their enamel.
If you are looking to purchase sterling silver jewelry make sure that you have a magnet with you and a good eye. By using the magnet you can quickly determine if the jewelry item is made of a cheaper metal and not sterling silver. Sterling silver will always be hallmarked with a stamp such as .925, ster. or sterling. If there is no marking on the piece, it may not be sterling silver.
If you want to maintain the look of your jewelry, you should prevent it from becoming tarnished. Avoid wearing your jewelry near water. Many of the metals become tarnished, rusty or dull when they get exposed to the elements of water. Use a thinner coat of your clear nail polish on your jewelry for extra protection.
Costume jewelry needs to be handled and stored delicately. Many of their settings are glued instead of set. Never immerse your costume jewelry or use harsh chemicals on it. Simply wipe it with a damp warm cloth, followed by a soft, dry cloth. This will keep any costume jewelry that you have looking great.
Jewelry shopping can overwhelm women and men alike. Hopefully, the advice in this article will help you out the next time you are faced with a jewelry question!
