Being Smart While Buying Precious Jewellery Apr 07, 2016 • By Anika Pathak •
Overview Having a fundamental knowledge of the jewelry you intend to purchase goes a long way in saving you from unscrupulous vendors and jewelers. In this article we shall discuss some aspects about precious jewelry that need to be adhered to while indulging in any sale or purchase involving precious jewelry. Precious jewellery is made of expensive metals and stones and therefore any kind of loss incurred in the purchase of fake precious jewellery can not only have a considerable impact on your finances but also ruin your jewellery buying experience and aspirations. What is Precious Jewellery?
Precious jewellery or fine jewellery refers to the jewellery made of precious metals and gemstones. In order to better understand the fundamentals of buying precious jewellery let us examine these metals in detail and have a look at their individual properties. Buying Precious Jewellery Not every piece of jewellery that we see in the market by precious jewellery manufacturers is manufactured with the use of pure gold. It is quite possible that the jewellery your precious jewellery manufacturer is claiming to be of pure gold is simply gold coated jewellery. It is important that you ask the vendor to provide relevant documentation and proof of the jewellery being pure gold jewellery. Sometimes, these documents can be faked, if you think that is the case, you can ask the vendor to perform various tests that prove
the purity of gold. This is the best option in identifying the purity and quality of gold that is being offered. While indulging in the purchase of precious jewellery, it is always a wise idea to purchase jewellery made of platinum. Platinum is a hypoallergenic, durable, tarnish resistant and strong metal. Platinum jewellery, unlike gold jewellery is made of nearly pure platinum which also makes it a good investment. When out to buy silver jewellery, it is always advisable to look for a hallmark or a fineness mark that can help you estimate the amount of pure silver used in making the silver jewellery. Sterling silver usually has the words ster, 925 or silver written on it. Jewelers can easily resize a silver ring that does not contain any gemstone engraved in it. However, when it comes to resizing a silver ring that contains gemstones, it can be a very difficult process and even more difficult is finding a jeweler that is willing to do the process. This is so because silver rings which contain gemstones have to be heated while being made and silver when heated undergoes certain changes, to undo which, is a rather difficult task. Maintaining Your Gold, Platinum, & Silver Jewelry Taking care of your precious silver jewellery is not as difficult a process as it looks. By following a few steps you can easily make your jewellery last much longer than it will if left unattended. It is only natural that the jewellery you
wear every day will experience some amount of wear and tear. Try to be gentle in handling the jewellery. Avoid wearing jewellery while doing manual work or activities. It is of prime importance that you stay away from chemicals and remain aware about unintentionally coming in contact with them. For ex avoid wearing jewellery while going swimming as the water in swimming pool contains chlorine which is a highly reactive chemical. It can react with your jewellery and lead to chemical changes in it. It is advisable to generously and regularly clean precious metals like gold and platinum to avoid their getting tarnished. Conclusion In order to avoid getting duped into purchasing jewellery of inferior variety and spending your hard earned money on jewellery pieces that have real worth in the market, you should try to gain some knowledge regarding the fundamental aspects of purchasing precious jewelry. Gold or silver bracelet manufacturers , platinum or silver ring wholesalers are not always unscrupulous however it is your responsibility to educate yourself in the jewellery you intend on dealing with.