Tag: basic

Basic Things To Know When Shopping For Jewelry

If you want to find a present to buy for your special lady, do not be afraid to purchase jewelery. Let us now provide you with a few tips that can make the process of choosing that perfect gem an easy process for anyone.

Avoid using harmful substances like bleach, ammonia, acetone, turpentine and the like to clean them. Harsh chemicals will dull your stones and dissolve the enamel on your jewelry.

Sterling Silver

When you are shopping for jewelry in sterling silver, be sure to examine the piece closely, and take along a magnet for metal testing. To spot scams, see if the magnet attracts the piece. If it does, then shout “FAKE!” at the top of your lungs and move to the next store. Your sterling silver jewelery should always be imprinted if it is real. The stamp may read “.925” or “ster”. If the piece that you …