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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.
Jeff Lakie is the founder of
Jewlery Resources a website providing information on
Jewlery
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