Jewelry always makes a wonderful way to mark momentous occasions, whether for love or special achievements. Even seemingly small gestures will be treasured for years to come. This article can teach you more about jewelry, no matter if it’s a gift for someone else or yourself.

Sterling Silver

If you are shopping for sterling silver jewelry, you’ll need a magnet and an eye for the real thing. Take the magnet with you to find fake pieces of jewelery, sterling silver will not stick to the magnet. In addition, sterling silver pieces are always stamped with silver hallmarks indicating such factors as the degree of purity, the manufacturer’s symbol, and the date of manufacture. Some of the most common hallmarks are “925, “ster,” “sterling,” and “sterling silver.” If there is no hallmark, the piece is probably not authentic and may, indeed, be counterfeit.

Jewelry is an investment that should last forever. …