Several Recomendations on Buying and Storing Jewelry +

Jewelry has been used for varied aims in different countries. Jewelry has served as body decorations and amulets. It has been the object of jealousy, the cause of countless assassinations, burglaries and betrayal. It has been passed down from one generation to another as a family relic.

The oldest jewelry originate from India. In our time a lot of people make a substantial profit by selling exotic handmade jewelry.

We have prepared a number of advices on how and where to buy jewelry.

• The first thing you should keep in mind is the source of the jewelry. Bargains are at hand. But always remember that you get what you pay for. If you are a person that shops online, the best choice for you would be a web store that specializes in fine jewelry. You should also look for a return policy in case the jewelry is not what you expected it to be or has a defect.
• When you choose metal jewelry, consider markings. Different markings are placed on different pieces. For instance, if a piece of jewelry is marked as silver or sterling silver, it indicates that it contains at least 92,5% of pure silver. If it is labeled with “925″, it denotes that it is made of pure silver. The markings “Plat” and “Pt” stand for Platinum – a metal which is a lot more precious and expensive than gold.
• If you wish to purchase a gemstone, ask a sales person whether it is natural or man-made. Lab-created gemstones look very similar to natural ones. The main unit of weight for jewels is carat. 1 carat equals to 200 milligrams.
• Insure that you have a receipt with the weight and size of a jewel indicated.
• If you want to purchase jewelry for somebody else, be sure you are well-informed. You must know what your recipient’s ring size, neck size, wrist size or ankle size is, depending on the type of jewelry you want to purchase. You should do this in order to avoid any later unpleasant situations, like miss fits. You should also choose something that bears a special meaning or has some kind of special energy.

Now when you have got a piece of jewelry, keep and store it properly to avoid any damage.

• It is a must to keep pieces of jewelry separately, since rubbing against each other may damage jewelry. Store your jewels in a jewelry box. Or use an organizer box or ice cube trays which are a lot cheaper. Ziploc plastic bags with anti-tarnish strips inside are appropriate to store jewels in. Note that earrings should always be kept together.
• Necklaces and necklets are strongly recommended to hang up.
• Threads of beads should lay flat.
• Jewelry should be kept far away from excessive heat. Store it at room temperature. Direct sunrays can also cause damage. If you live in a very dry climatic region, store opals near a small container of water, since they demand humidity.
• It is recommended to clean jewelry with a wet cotton cloth each time after use.

Observe the above mentioned recommendations on buying and storing jewels and enjoy wearing them for a long time.