17 Awesome Ways To Buy And Own Jewellery And Keep It For Life
This article shares tips for buying and owning jewellery to keep your pieces with you for life.
Wearing jewellery and practising the art of adornment is an age-old custom that has roots in cultural, social, and fashion movements and history. Whether you are looking for insight into how to wear jewellery to enhance your personal style, shop for the best jewels, or just for interesting facts, you will undoubtedly find some intriguing and informative gems in these hand-picked tips.
1) Do not fall for the selling ploy of deceptive jewellery lighting when buying diamonds. Many jewellers use carefully designed lighting using specially designed have quartz or halogen bulbs. The kinds of lights they emit can make stones appear much brighter. This is because they shine it behind the gemstones to give them a false glow to attract customers.
2) To keep your jewellery looking its best, make sure to remove it when handling harsh chemicals, such as when you clean your house or when using beauty products. The chemicals in household cleaners and beauty products can be very hard on your jewellery, stripping them of their lustre and leaving them dull and lifeless.
3) If you love wearing jewellery but hate the irritation it causes, you may want to examine the metals used in the jewellery. Higher karats of gold are less likely to irritate your skin, so opt for 14 or 18 karats. You could also try platinum or palladium, as these metals are harder and more durable than gold and even more hypoallergenic than gold.
4) If you have trouble with your engagement ring causing your finger to break out, it may be because there is nickel in the stone's setting. Protect your skin from this less-expensive metal by coating the inside of the setting with clear fingernail polish. Allow it to dry completely before wearing. You will need to touch it up from time to time.
5) Ensure that the clasps of your jewellery are sturdy and reliable. You may end up losing a treasured or costly piece through no fault of your own. You can avoid this by looking at the clasps before purchasing new pieces. It is a wise idea to add a safety clasp to any expensive pieces of jewellery to avoid having them slip off accidentally. Some consumers choose to increase security for costly items with an additional clasp or two.
6) If your jewellery has gemstones, you should not soak your jewellery when cleaning it. Some gems can absorb water and soap, causing them to lose their natural colour. When you are cleaning gemstones, you should use a damp cloth to scrub them clean so that you can preserve your jewellery's natural lustre.
7) If you have invested in a nice piece of jewellery, you want to keep it looking great for a lifetime. Regular cleaning and maintenance will need to be done. The jeweller you purchase the item from often will perform a standard cleaning at no cost to you.
8) If you wear fashion jewellery, you should take special care when cleaning it. The best way to clean fashion jewellery is to wipe it with a damp cloth and then pat dry with a soft, clean cloth. Since jeweller's cement is often utilized in fashion jewellery manufacturing, soaking it in jewellery cleaning products or warm water could damage a piece of this jewellery. Fine jewellery made with precious stones is usually manufactured without using jeweller's cement. Fine jewellery uses precious metal settings to hold the diamonds and other precious stones firmly in place.
9) Be careful when storing pearl jewellery. Necklaces should be laid flat in a jewellery box so that the weight of the pearls does not strain the threads on which they are strung, and all pearl jewellery should be stored in a way that prevents it from rubbing on other pieces of jewellery.
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10) Save your cash and forgo the branded designer pieces; these add an estimated 80% more to the price tag. Online jewellers or high street chains offer products that are exactly comparable to luxury brand names at a far more sensible price.
11) If you need help purchasing that special piece of jewellery for someone you care about, you should ask someone close to your special person. They are certainly very familiar with the individual's taste and preference and could help you select the perfect piece. For instance, maybe a close friend or relative would be willing to help you pick out that special piece of jewellery.
12) The best thing you can do to care for your jewellery is to ensure it is adequately insured, especially if it is highly valuable. This will protect you from theft, damage, and loss. There are many ways you can insure your jewellery, and it is definitely worth looking into since no one wants to be left out of pocket after suffering an unfortunate event. At All Diamond, wherever our jewellery contains an individual diamond weighing over 0.5 carats, you will receive a diamond grading certificate from the GIA, the most reputable and consistent grading lab in the world.
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13) If you purchase any diamond over one carat, you need to get proof that what you are buying is of the type and quality you expect. Any diamond included in jewellery over one carat should come with a diamond grading report. An independent gem grader should do this, and the report should include any information that could potentially affect its value.
14) If you wear a large, ornate necklace, don't add large ornate earrings. Instead, do without earrings or wear something simple that complements your necklace, face and clothing. Likewise, if your earrings are large, dangly and attention-getting, wear a simple choker or chain or no necklace at all.
15) One way to prevent damage to jewellery is always to be careful with clothing. The best way to ensure that clothes don't hurt the jewellery is to always add accent pieces after being fully dressed. Similarly, make sure that jewellery is always removed before any articles of clothing.
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16) When purchasing diamond jewellery such as engagement rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets, knowing the 4 C's of diamonds is critical. The 4 C's include: Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat. Some jewellers also like to add a fifth C which is Certificate; this is the grading report on the quality of the diamonds in your piece of jewellery. Knowing the C's of diamonds will make you a more knowledgeable customer.
17) Be sure to ask the person you are dealing with at the jewellery store if the gem you are trying to purchase has been treated in any way. Often, they are treated to make them look better and last longer, but that decreases the value of the gem. At All Diamond, we do not sell treated diamonds.
Jewellery that has been cared for properly retains its sentimental and economic value. Learn to properly care for your valuable jewellery, to protect not only your investment but the memories it evokes. As you learn more about jewellery, you will be able to protect your jewellery even better. You can find out more about buying and caring for jewellery by reading the articles published on our blog.
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Buying and owning jewellery is a wonderful way to express your style and personality. Owning a collection of unique, quality pieces of jewellery makes a statement about who you are and where you've been. We would be proud to help you start or grow your own jewellery collection. Please take a look at the work of our British designers and artisans in our collections of beautiful diamond jewellery.
