Thursday, February 28, 2013

Use These Useful Tips When Purchasing Jewels or Diamond Wedding Rings

By Garen Tovah


Try not to get out of control when shopping for engagement rings and wedding rings. You may want that gigantic ring your favorite actress got, but the difference lies in what your sweetheart can afford. Do not pressure him into trying to afford something you know he can not.

Few things are more exciting and exhilarating than shopping for a new ring, bracelet, or necklace. With so many choices, it can be very difficult to identify the best deal, the brightest stone, or the most genuine materials available. Fortunately, this article is filled with useful tips on shopping for new jewels.

Take your face shape into account, when choosing jewelry. A round face looks best with jewelry that features vertical lines and strong angles. Jewelry with curves softens the strong angles of a rectangular face. A heart-shaped face is flattered by jewelry that creates width at the chin. An oval face can wear any style jewelry.

When shopping for diamonds, make sure that you shop for them based on their four main criteria: color, cut, clarity, and carat. The color refers to the hue of the stone. The cut refers to the way that the stone is fashioned, such as princess and square cuts. Clarity refers to the flawlessness of the stone. The carat refers to the weight of the stone.

Use a 100% cotton cloth to clean jewelry after you wear it and wash it often. You can add a drop of water to remove really tough to get off gunk if necessary, but make sure you dry the piece with a part of the cloth you didn't get wet when you're done.

When it comes to purchasing jewelry, make sure that whenever you are able to that you try it on first. This very is important because that piece of jewelry you love may not be as favorable after you try it on and find it to be extremely uncomfortable.

When it comes to taking care of your jewelry be sure that you remove it before going in the bathtub or shower. This is important because not only do you run the risk of losing it down the drain, but the cleaning materials used safely on your body may cause temporary or permanent damage to your jewelry.

Cabochons are a very popular format for jewelry pieces. The smooth, rounded edges place the focus on the beautiful color and translucence of the stones inside, and are convenient because they do not tend to catch on anything or snag. This makes them particularly well suited to children and teenagers.

If you want to shop for jewelry, consider selling some. Take anything you don't wear regularly to a pawn shop or other establishment and have it looked it. Some of the pieces might actually be worth far more than you think given the prices of gold and silver. Also, having a salesperson quote prices will quickly cause emotional reactions you can use to gauge whether or not you really want to keep certain pieces. Sell the ones you are comfortable with, or trade. Keep the ones you want with increased awareness of their value, both to you and financially.

Even though some people use toothpaste to clean their gold, silver or gemstones, jewelers do not recommend this practice. The abrasives in toothpaste can scratch the surface of precious metals and gemstones. To restore the jewelry back to its original, unscratched condition will require buffing and refinishing by a professional fine jeweler.

Ask the jeweler to provide proof of the exact carat weight of the diamond you are purchasing. The reason is because jewelers are allowed to round off diamond weights within certain parameters, so you could think you are getting a bigger stone than you actually are. You should leave the store if the jeweler will not provide proof of the exact carat weight of the diamond you are buying.

You can purchase inexpensive jewelry as a gift for your bridal party based on their interests. Then request that they wear the present to the wedding! Make sure that the gift is unique to the individual. For instance, do not buy a gal who likes fairies a religious cross!

When buying jewelry for someone, you have to make sure you get hints from them as to which kinds and styles that they like. Make sure that they do not know you are snooping around for information or this could ruin your entire surprise and moment of affection. Be sneaky and have fun giving the jewelry!

As a man, it is important for you understand that all women love jewelry, but the fact that you have purchased a piece, or several pieces of jewelry for her is not a guarantee or assurance clause that makes her yours, or you the keeper of her heart. Have a strong relationship before buying expensive jewelry.

If one buys cheap jewelry they can end up paying for it in the long run when their jewelry tarnishes and dyes their finger green. Cheap jewelry often does not last nearly as long as metals such as silver or gold will last. Cheap jewelry can be great however, for kids who will lose or damage it any way.

If you are buying a gemstone, inquire if it has been treated. There have been many new stone treatments developed. These treatments help to improve the durability and appearance of gemstones. These new treatments, while helpful, may require special upkeep and lower the gem's value. Take this into consideration when buying a gemstone.

Be careful when you buy jewelry from a locally owned company. If you end up relocating you will not be able to get the ring polished or resized for free and may end up paying substantial amounts for these services. Nation-wide franchises will perform these services at any of their stores and the service will be provided usually for free.

Engagement Rings

Diamonds have long been a popular addition to jewelry throughout the world. However, you don't have to purchase large solitaires, such as those in pendants, earrings, and engagement rings. A popular way to get the most for your money is to get several smaller stones set together to imitate a larger one.

If you are looking to drop hints to your boyfriend about engagement rings, you can casually leave a magazine open to a page that features something you like or even cut out ideas and tape them to the mirror in the bathroom or leave it near his car keys. Eventually he will get the hint that you are looking for a ring.

Try not to get out of control when shopping for engagement rings and wedding rings. You may want that gigantic ring your favorite actress got, but the difference lies in what your sweetheart can afford. Do not pressure him into trying to afford something you know he can not.

When soldering a wedding ring and an engagement ring together, make sure the jeweler polishes the rings. Engagement rings are often worn for some time before the wedding band is and it will look like the rings do not match if they are not polished to look new.

Before you make a jewelry purchasing decision, it is good to be armed with as much knowledge as possible. Then, when you finally have your pieces home and have worn them for some time, it becomes vital to know how to care for them properly. By applying the tips you have read in this article, you will be better equipped for both tasks.




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