| The use of jewelry has varied in different civilizations. Jewelry has served as amulets and body adornments. It has been the object of envy, the cause of numerous murders, ruthless betrayal and burglaries. It has been passed down from one generation to another as a family relic.
The oldest jewelry originate from India. Now exotic handmade jewelry has turned into a prosperous business.
If you wish to buy jewelry, visit a reliable jewelry store. Here are some recommendations on how to buy jewelry.
1. When you opt for metal jewelry, pay attention to markings. Varied pieces of jewelry are marked differently. For instance, if a piece of jewelry is marked as silver, it denotes that the product contains at least 92,5% of pure silver. If it is tagged with "925", it indicates that it is made of pure silver. The markings "Pt" or "Plat" stand for Platinum - a metal that is lots more expensive and precious than gold.
2. If you would like to purchase a gemstone, ask a sales clerk if it is natural or artificial. Lab-created gemstones look similar to natural ones. Gems are measured in carat. 1 carat is 1/5th of a gram.
3. Insure that you have grabbed a receipt with the weight and size of a gemstone indicated.
Now after you have purchased a piece of jewelry, keep and store it in the appropriate way to avoid any damage.
1. Keep jewelry separately, because rubbing up against each other can damage jewelry. Store your gems in a jewelry box. Or use an organiser box or ice cube trays which are a lot cheaper. Ziploc plastic bags with anti-tarnish strips inside are suitable to keep gems in. Keep in mind that earrings should always be stored together.
2. Necklaces and necklets are strongly recommended to hang up.
3. Threads of beads should lay flat.
4. Keep jewelry far away from heat. Store it at room temperature. Direct sunrays can also bright about damage. If your house is situated in a very dry climatic region, store opals near a small container of water, since they require humidity.
5. It is recommended to wipe down jewelry with a wet cotton cloth each time after use.
Follow the above stated recommendations on buying and storing jewels and enjoy wearing them. |
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