Add A Touch Of Class To Your Look With The Right Jewelry

The purchase of jewelry often times denotes a very important event in our lives, whether it be a marriage, and engagement, an anniversary, or a gift to get us over the hump so to speak. Don’t be left in the cold and not knowing anything about jewelry. This article will offer some tips when it comes to jewelry.

Try not to bathe or swim in your fine jewelry. Many times the type of water (hard versus soft) can splash and wear the metal jewelry or stain the stone. There are also chemicals like chlorine found in many swimming pools that can turn stones and badly stain metal jewelry.

Make sure to get rings sized properly so that they will fit you or someone who you are giving the ring to. Either go to a professional or use the string trick. You don’t want to play guessing games and end up having to return it several times to get it right. The ring should feel snug, but not too tight or two loose. Also, take into account, daily water weight fluctuation if you are measuring a finger yourself.

When buying jewelry, make sure that you don’t just rely on really prestigious name brands. This can generally lead to you paying 80% more than that of another popular jewelry retailer. Most of the non-prestigious jewelry retailers, also offer very nice holiday and yearly discounts, so it’s an overall better deal to shop with them.

Jewelry is a nice accessory to any outfit. Jeans and a t-shirt can look so ordinary, but paired with a cute chunky bracelet, or a fun pair of earrings, even the dullest outfit can look unique. A colorful choker necklace can brighten up any look, and a uniquely beaded ankle bracelet can accompany any old skirt. Mix and match traditional looks with nontraditional jewelry pieces to create one-of-a-kind looks you’ll love.

Whether you are buying jewelry for that special someone on that special occasion, or just a casual buyer, the more you know the better. With so many different types and specifications it never hurts to be knowledgeable. This article hopefully gave some guidance when it comes to making that all important jewelry selection.