Handmade Gemstone Jewelry - A few Helpful Tips

Since gemstone jewelry is valuable and not necessarily very cheap, it is important to look after it well. You may also find that it will last longer that fake jewelry. Most people think that if they buy cheap jewelry that it doesn't matter if it is ruined in a few months. If you stick to that sort of mind set, you might spend twice as much on different fake jewelry when you could have spent the same on a valuable piece of gemstone jewelry that would last forever. However, there's no saying that you can't look after your fake jewelry. ;)

Alexandrite Ring(see my Alexandrite Article)

When thinking about buying handmade gemstone jewelry, it best to first research as many gemstone as you can. If you are looking for a certain color, you can search by color. Once you have chosen your favorite gemstone, you should find out how it has to be cared for. This will save you a lot of trouble down the track. It is a good idea to think about when and where you will wear it, as this may have an impact on the style and price of jewelry. If you aren't planning to wear as often as a wedding ring(for example), you could probably get a more delicate gemstone.
Once you have done this homework, it is now time to look for your jewelry. You can look online or go into a store(see one of my posts about this: The Advantages of Going Online.). As I have said in my article many people like to pay a higher price and get something that they can feel first to make sure it is what they want. However, there are still advantages and disadvantages.  If you shop on a website with a good reputation(feedback page, a blog, a Facebook page, etc.), you are sure to come out with something that is valuable. Not many good companies would want to stake their reputation on a piece of jewelry with their name.   Some websites also have a return policy.
If you are shopping offline, you should check the color and appearance of your gemstone/s. Always take note of the amount of carats in your gemstone, because this greatly effects the price.
The history behind a gemstone also adds greatly to its price. You wouldn't want to buy a piece of jewelry with Queen Victoria's jewels in it.(that is never likely to happen to you, but I hope you get the picture!)  It was would be super expensive! (check out my latest article about Queen Victoria's life and jewels!)
Many gemstones have a different cleaning method. Ruby is ceaned by emmersing it in water and then wiping the dirt of, but Malachite is cleaned with a damp cloth. If you cleaned Malachite with water, its protective coating would come off!
Some of my favorite gemstones are as follows: Diamonds(of course), Malachite, Garnet, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire,Alexandrite and more!
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