Ever desired a perfect jewelry accessory to accentuate an ensemble with a “pop” of color? Perhaps it is a loved one you wish to purchase for. For whatever instance you need to cover, the tips held here will assist you.

A magnet is a useful tool when shopping for jewelry in sterling silver. If an item of jewelry is attracted by a magnet, it is not sterling silver! Only non-precious metals can be drawn to a magnet. You can generally tell genuine sterling silver by its stamp, which will look something like “.925 ster.” If there is no marking on the piece, it may not be sterling silver.

Before you buy a gemstone, ask what type of gemstone it is. There are three unique types of stones: imitation, synthetic and natural. You have to know that imitation refers to colored plastic. The only difference between natural and imitation gemstones is …