Have you ever dressed yourself, then studied your own reflection and realized that something was missing? Although having great looking clothes and matching shoes is wonderful, your outfit isn’t complete. Then the answer finally comes to you; you aren’t wearing any jewelry. Jewelry completes any outfit, taking it from blah to fabulous.
For example, you should never use bleach, turpentine, or ammonia on your jewelry. This can cause your stones to turn and dull in color, along with eating away any enamel on the pieces.
Store your jewelry in a place that is not subjected to humidity extremes or open air. A drawstring bag or closed box offers the best protection from moisture in the air. Being submitted to extreme humidity and temperature can cause your pieces to tarnish. Precious metals can often be polished to remove most tarnish. Non-precious metals often have a single coat of metal. Therefore, polishing them can remove the coat and show the copper that is found underneath.
Store your jewelry in a place that is not subjected to humidity extremes or open air. Keep them stored safely in a closed, dark area, like a jewelry box or drawstring bag. Air and humidity can tarnish metals of all types. It is possible to polish precious metals, but polishing non-precious metals will damage the coating, which makes the copper that metal was covering show.
If you are interested in collecting costume jewelry, be sure to stay conscious of the condition. Well-done costume jewelry is often worth the price, but if it’s worn out or visibly damaged, it won’t be worth the effort it takes to restore it. Compare pieces for quality, because good ones stay high or even grow in value over time.
When you are buying new jewelery, think about the stones you want to get. You should chose stones that reflect your personality, as well as complement your skin tone. Choose neutral colors that will easily match any outfit you decide to wear. It will be of no value to you to purchase jewels that are not easy to incorporate into your lifestyle.
Each piece of jewelry bought, sold or owned will hold a little spot in your memories for the years ahead. Every piece of jewelry has the ability to carry huge amounts of emotion, whether it is memories of a good time or hope for the future.
