How To Buy And Store Jewelry Properly

By: Paul Scowen

Gems have been used for various aims in different countries. Jewelry has served as amulets and body adornments. It has been the object of envy, the cause of numerable murders, quarrels and betrayal. It has been passed down from one generation to another as a family relic.

Jewelry first appeared in in caveman days. Today exotic handmade jewelry has become a prosperous business.

If you would like to buy gems, go to the widely respected jewelers. Below are some valuable recommendations on how to purchase jewelry.

1. When you select metal jewelry, give your attention to markings. There are different markings on different pieces of jewelry. For instance, if a piece of jewelry is marked as sterling silver, it means that it contains leastwise 92,5% of pure silver. If it is labeled with "925", it denotes that it is made of pure silver. The markings "Pt" and "Plat" stand for Platinum - a metal which is far more precious and expensive than gold.
2. If you want to buy a gemstone, ask a shop assistant whether it is natural or artificial. Artificial jewels look very much alike with natural ones. The main metric unit for gemstones is carat. 1 carat equals to 200 milligrams.
3. Assure that you have grabbed a receipt with the weight and size of a gem indicated.

Now when you have got a piece of jewelry, keep and store it in the correct way to avoid any damage.

1. Keep pieces of jewelry separately, as rubbing against each other can damage jewelry. Store your jewelry in a jewelry box. Or you can use an organizer box or ice cube trays which are much cheaper. Ziploc plastic bags with anti-tarnish strips inside are perfect to keep jewels in. Note that earrings should be kept together.
2. Necklets and necklaces 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 damage jewelry. If your house is situated in a very dry climatic region, store opals beside a small vessel of water, since they demand humidity.
5. It is recommended to clean jewelry with a wet cotton cloth each time after usage.

Observe the above mentioned tips on purchasing and storing jewels and enjoy wearing them.

Article Source: https://www.collectibles-articles.com

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