Aquamarines are one of the world's most popular stones. The transparent blue reminds many of clear ocean waters in the tropics on white coral sands, and the mineral itself is extremely strong and frequently appears in flawless, large crystals which are easy to cut into spectacular pendants and cocktail rings.
Sometimes your jewelry is set in a material called gleaming marcasite. This type of setting should be cleaned by wiping a soft, slightly damp cloth across the stones and the setting. It should then be immediately dried with a soft microfiber cloth to avoid water spots or streaking. Never expose gleaming marcasite to harsh chemicals.
When buying jewelry, you may want to consider lab-created stones. Gems created in a lab can be just as beautiful as natural gemstones, but they are often less expensive. You may be able to buy a much larger lab-made stone for the same price as a smaller natural stone. If you have ethical concerns, lab-made is definitely the way to go.
You do not have to spend a mint on your jewelry. Don't underestimate a classy piece of costume jewelry as a perfect accent for your best outfit. There is a large variety of great stones that are inexpensive. If you keep your eyes open you can acquire gems at crystal prices.
Consider choosing an engagement ring with stones set on each side of the diamond. With this type of a setting, you can cut the cost of your ring without losing that "wow" factor. The stones can be anything, from a birth stone to a favorite color. So, use your imagination!
When you clean your jewelry, be sure to dry it and polish it before returning it to storage. This is especially true for gold and silver jewelry. The metal can tarnish if left damp. The stones in your jewelry will also develop water stains if they are put away with water on them.
Preserve the look and tone of your vintage and costume jewelry by storing each individual piece in a soft, zippered pouch or bag. The inside of the bag should be lined with a soft, non-abrasive material. This will protect the delicate, aged metals, stones, and settings from dust and other contaminants.
If you find yourself very interested in jewelry or if you are looking to buy or sell any of your items, take the time to research the different manufacturers, types of stones and metals, the value of pieces and the best venues in which to buy or sell items so that you are prepared and knowledgeable.
To make sure your jewelry makes you look great, wear jewelry that compliments your skin tone. If you have a cool skin tone, choose jewelry with a silver tone. When wearing gemstones, try pearls or jewel-toned stones. To compliment a warm skin tone, wear gold jewelry and pieces with earth tones. Coral and turquoise also look great on those with warm skin.
Make sure that you understand the language and jargon the jewelers speak. When you go looking at jewelry they will throw out information about the grade of the stones. It is important that you know what they are talking about and it will save both you and the jeweler time if you understand at least a little bit about the language that they use.
In conclusion, there are a variety of factors that go in to a jewelry purchase. If you are an informed customer, you will be able to make more informed decisions. Make use of the tips and advice we have provided you with in this article for your jewelry purchases now and in the future.
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