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Tips For Purchasing The Perfect Special Occasion Jewelry
Do you want to add the perfect jewelery to enhance your outfit or style? Or maybe you want
to buy a gift for a close friend. You are sure to find useful advice in this selection of tips and
tricks.
If you are in the market to buy some silver jewelry, don't forget to take a magnet along with
you. You can tell if a piece of silver is sterling or not by using a magnet. Sterling will not react
to the magnet, but non-precious metals will be attracted. If your silver is sterling, you will also
notice a mark on the piece. This mark might state .925, sterling, or ster. If there is no
hallmark, watch its authenticity since it may be fake.
It is possible to make money while keeping your pieces when it comes to jewelry like
bracelets and gold necklaces. By removing several inches of excess material, you will be
able to sell a small amount of gold while still having enough of the piece to wear. You can
actually make a tidy sum by selling off odds and ends of jewelry in this manner.
Buying jewelry that is used can be extremely cost effective. Used jewelry items are usually
just as good as brand new items. However, they are much more reasonably priced so you
can get more bling for your buck.
If you want to purchase new jewelry, watch for discounts or sales. You could save a lot of
money if you take the time to look for better prices. Check for great sales online, in the
newspaper, and even storefront windows. Sometimes, you can save about half the original
price on trendy pieces that aren't as trendy anymore.
If you want your diamond to appear large and shiny, consider an illusion setting. With this
setting, before the diamond has been set, a mirrored plate is placed on the ring. This will
exaggerate the diamond's sparkle and size when it is on the hand. Fixing the setting if
something happens to the ring can be hard, which is one of the negatives of an illusion
setting.
Knowing what type of jewel you are buying when you purchase jewelry is very important.
Jewels come in natural, synthetic and imitation forms. You have to know that imitation refers
to colored plastic. Natural stones are found in mines, while synthetic stones are produced by
machines.
Before you go shopping for the engagement ring, it is a good idea to have some basic
knowledge on the price of diamonds and how much you plan to spend. Finding the perfect
diamond can be emotional and exhilarating. All too easily you get sidetracked by the emotion
of it all and spend a lot more than you intended.
When you are selecting an engagement ring, consider both the value of the stones in the ring
and how it represents you and your partner as a couple. The rings should match your own
personalities and the type of relationship you have. Remember, the ring itself will be the
subject of many conversations over the next few years. Shouldn't it be memorable?
Owning, purchasing and selling jewelry encompasses investing in an item that is almost
priceless because of the memories it provides. Jewelry is often more than just a piece of
metal or stones, it is a memory from a moment in time, shrouded with emotions from the
giver, as well as the recipient.
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