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| Date Added: August 17, 2009 04:19:54 AM |
| Author: Paul |
| Category: Arts and Humanities: Crafts |
Forward: Article - How To Buy And Store Jewelry Properly - The article is dedicated to jewelry, its function in the modern era. It also gives recommendations... |
| Jewels have been used for varied purposes in different countries. Jewelry has been used as amulets and body adornments. It has been the object of jealosy, the cause of countless murders, betrayal and burglaries. It has been inherited from grandparents.Jewelry first appeared in India. Nowadays a number of people earn a hendy profit by selling exotic handmade jewelry. If you have made up your mind to purchase jewelry, go to a highly reputable jewelry store. Here are some useful recommendations on how to purchase jewelry. 1. When you opt for metal jewelry, pay attention to markings. Different markings are placed on different pieces. For example, if a piece of jewelry is marked as sterling silver, it denotes that it contains leastways 92,5% of pure silver. If it is labelled with "925", it indicates that it is made of pure silver. The markings "Pt" and "Plat" stand for Platinum - a metal which is lots more expensive and precious than gold. 2. If you have decided to buy a precious stone, ask a sales assistant if it is natural or man-made. Precious stones produced in labs look similar to natural ones. Precious stones are weighed in carat. 200 milligrams make 1 carat. 3. Make sure that you have received a receipt with the weight and size of a jewel indicated.Now after you have bought a piece of jewelry, keep and store it in the proper way to avoid any damage. 1. Keep jewels separately, since rubbing up against each other can damage jewelry. Store your jewels in a jewelry box. Or you can use an organizer box or ice cube trays which are a lot cheaper. Ziploc plastic bags with anti-tarnish strips inside are perfect to store jewels in. Keep in mind that earrings should be stored together. 2. Another way to store jewelry is by hanging them up. Do it with necklaces. 3. Threads of beads should lay flat. 4. Store jewelry far away from heat. Store it at room temperature. Direct sunrays can also cause damage. If your house is located in a very dry climatic zone, store opals beside a small vessel of water, because they need humidity.5. It is recommended to clean jewelry with a wet cotton cloth each time after use.Observe the above stated tips on purchasing and storing gems and enjoy wearing them. |
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