Best Way Choose Jewelry

Best Ways To Choose Gold Jewelry Pieces   

 by Carol A. Parker

 

Many men struggle with the task of finding that perfect piece of jewelry for the girl in their life. The search can be confusing, and knowing what she really wants is sometimes one of the mysteries of the world. In this article, let's discuss a few tips that can help. Guys, read on and get ready to shop!

Gold
If you are spending a lot of money, make sure that you take your time when selecting a jewelry piece. Jewelry is now constructed from a wide variety of metals including gold, sliver, titanium, platinum, stainless steel, tungsten and rhodium. These metals all vary greatly in strength, price and various other attributes, so it is important that you select a piece that is suitable to your lifestyle.
Create a solution of warm water and a few drops of dish-washing liquid and use it to soak your gold pieces. Scrubbing the piece with a soft toothbrush can help to remove any particulates that may be stuck to the jewelry. Cleaning your jewelry can keep it looking new for years.

Silver
Gold prices are higher than ever and are expected to continue rising. As a result, silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces in 92.5 percent silver are a better bet for your money. Avoid purchasing pieces that are made of so-called "German silver" or "nickel silver" as they contain little to no actual silver.
The best tool for any jewelry hunter, whether searching for personal treasure or for the profit in reclaiming gold or silver, is a jeweler's loupe. Jeweler's loupes are small, but powerful magnifying instruments designed specially for use in examining jewelry at very close range. Some jeweler's loupes also have a built-in, battery-powered light which can be very handy if examining pieces in a dimly lit area. Most jeweler's loupes are extremely economical in cost and can help you make the most of your jewelry-buying dollar, especially when buying from second-hand sources.

Gold And Silver
To help you clean and maintain your jewelry in top condition, remember to polish your gold and silver with a jewelry polishing cloth. Alternatives, such as a regular cloth or paper towel, have the potential to damage your gold or silver because they are not gentle enough for these delicate precious metals.
A great source for unique and inexpensive jewelry pieces are local thrift shops. Local thrift stores can be a treasure trove for antique and truly unusual pieces. Often, these establishments do not have the staff, training or time, that is necessary to check for hallmarks or gold and silver content. A few dollar's investment can often yield, not only some really unique pieces of jewelry, but also some pieces that may be, quite valuable.

Gold Jewelry
Because the pink/red and green leaves in Black Hills Gold are alloyed with other metals such as copper and silver, they can tarnish over time. You can remove this tarnish safely by using a toothbrush and warm, sudsy water mixed with a little ammonia. Your Black Hills Gold jewelry will look lustrous and new again!
To help you find the best price on your jewelry purchases, you should know what you are buying. If you are buying gold jewelry, is it 10K, 14K, or other? If you are buying diamonds what is the size? the clarity? the cut? Knowing the specifics will enable you to make a like comparison between difference pieces of jewelry, and be a smart shopper.

Silver Jewelry
Don't jeopardize your wholesale jewelry sales by failing to thoroughly assess the quality of your suppliers' offerings. Solid gold or silver jewelry is the highest quality, followed by vermeil, then plated jewelry. With plated jewelry, the top layer of gold is quickly eroded by skin oils and friction. This type of jewelry is perceived by buyers as being inferior to others.
Store your jewelry carefully. Avoid jewelry boxes that just mash everything together. Each piece should be placed carefully on its own, since pieces touching one another could get scratched or etched. Keep sterling silver jewelry wrapped in special cloth that prevents tarnishing and always make sure they are put away dry, never wet.