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Choosing Jewlery
By Jeff Lakie
People have enjoyed jewelry throughout history. It has been given as
gifts and as a symbol of relationships. It is not only a beautiful
accessory, it helps identify a person. Jewelry can be a very expensive
investment so making a wise decision on your jewelry purchase is
important to make sure the jewelry is of a good quality and (most
importantly) that the recipient is happy.
How to select diamonds
When you're selecting diamonds there are four things that diamonds
are measured on. These are called the 4 C's of diamonds:
Cut. This refers to the shape of the diamond, which will
determine how much it sparkles when the light hits it.
Carat. This is how big the diamond is.
Clarity. This measures how clear the diamond is. That is, if it
has flaws (called inclusions) or not.
Color. This is the measurement of how white or yellow a
diamond is.
Caring for your jewelry
Taking care of your jewelry is just as important as the decisions you
made when you went to purchase it. For example, be sure to keep it
clean as dirt will gouge the jewelry. Clean it very carefully with a soft
cloth, or get it professionally cleaned at a jewelry store. Having clean
jewelry is very important for its longevity but also, since jewelry is
often worn on some of the most sensitive parts of the body, dirty
jewelry can cause irritation.
Keeping your jewelry safe
Store your jewelry in a safe place. For example, you may want to buy
a safe, or utilize a hidden safe which looks like a household product
(like a soda can or a jar of cleaner) but has a secret compartment
which thieves might not be likely to look in. Or, if you are jewelry is
highly valued, you may want to even keep it in a security box at a
bank.
Jewelry is an important investment in style and in your relationship!
Buying jewelry wisely and keeping it clean and well maintained will
help it hold its beauty and value for your lifetime and allow it to be a
legacy to your children.
About the Author
Jeff Lakie is the founder of Jewlery Resources a website providing information on Jewlery
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