Enjoy Your Jewelry A Little More With These Useful Tips

By Justin Cheng


Sorting through all the information about jewelry can be an overwhelming task. There is a lot of information to use, it might seem pointless to use it all. We've included only the most pertinent tips in this article so you can apply them to your situation immediately.

If you wear lots of rings, your hands will be noticed, so try to keep them looking good. Regular trips to the manicurist or simple buffing can go a long way in complimenting your jewelry.

Before shopping for a new piece of jewelry, determine how much money you can afford to spend and stick to it. By doing so, your search will be more focused and efficient.

If you want to make a few extra bucks without selling your jewelry, you can do this if you have bracelets or necklaces made of gold. You have only lost unnecessary length but, at the same time, you've earned a little money. By clipping a little off of several chains you can make several hundred dollars.

Before you start looking for the perfect engagement ring, research a little about how much diamonds actually cost. Finding the right diamond can make you emotional. You can easily get distracted by it all and forget your planned budget.

Resist the temptation to pay more for jewelry because of a supposedly high-class brand. Most people will not really know where you discovered the piece. Sellers try to get you to buy brand name jewelry just because it is more expensive. It is not difficult to find quality jewelry that is made by different brands.

For jewelry to stay shiny and new-looking, it is important to keep it from tarnishing. Do not wear jewelery around water. Water exposure can cause different metals to become tarnished, dull or rusted. Use a thinner coat of your clear nail polish on your jewelry for extra protection.

If you want to use necklaces you used when you were a child without looking immature or outdated, try pairing them with bigger and modern pieces. If you are wearing a bunch of necklaces, try layering a simple pendant, like a heart or cross, with more complex pieces that are made of similar materials or similar in color.

Store your jewelry collection carefully. It is best to use holders, compartments, boxes, and hooks so that everything is kept separate. Avoid simply piling them on top of each other in a box. This does damage to jewelry pieces, which are often fragile. Necklaces lumped together can get tangled up into a knotted ball.