There is no such thing as being too informed about jewelry. If you lack even one key piece of knowledge, it can cost you dearly. Here are some safe and reliable tips for jewelry selection and care. These helpful tips can assist you in picking out the right jewelery and you can avoid some road blocks.

Never store your jewelry in open air or humidity. Store them in a closed jewelry box or small drawstring bag for maximum protection. All metals will tarnish if they are subjected to too much air and humidity. Tarnish can be removed from precious metals like gold and silver, but they cannot be removed from other metals.

Before you buy a gemstone, ask what type of gemstone it is. Three different kinds of gems are available for purchase: imitation, synthetic and natural. While both natural and synthetic stones are still real, imitation is just glass …