Monday, April 8, 2013
Jewelry Ideas For A Loved One
No matter how you obtain the jewelry, it is important to care for your jewelry the right way. Jewelry has a high monetary value, and likely means a lot to you too. You will find some great suggestions to increase your understanding in these matters when you read this article. One stone that is often forgotten about is Alexandrite, although it looks beautiful when made into a piece of jewelry. Moving from florescent light indoors, to natural light outdoors changes the stone from a purple hue to a green hue. It looks stunning in necklaces, rings and bracelets. Do not use harsh chemicals such as ammonia, bleach, turpentine or acetone to clean them. Natural acids won't erode the enamel on your copper jewelry the way harsh chemicals can. If you are wearing a simple outfit, wear bigger jewelery. Instead, wear the classic "little black dress" or other solid background to highlight your interesting jewelry item. Natural rubies and sapphires are hard to tell apart from their chemically produced counterparts. The stones are nearly the same, both physically and chemically speaking, but artificial stones are much easier and less expensive to obtain. Before you buy a piece of jewelry sold as natural sapphire, get a reputable gemologist to examine it for natural inclusions. It is easy to find jewelry on sale. The best sales can offer deep discounts on premium pieces. Check the newspaper, the Internet, and signs in store windows to find the best sales. Buying styles that are going out of fashion can be a huge money saver, even getting up to 50% off. As you can see, jewelry can complement your look and add pizzazz to any outfit. Different styles can accentuate your personality in many ways; go fun and casual or high-style and professional. Before you walk out the door, put on a piece of jewelry to make sure you are looking your best.