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.
