Jewelry has been used for ages as an adornment, and the currently available designs are virtually endless. If you need help to find the perfect piece of jewelry, the advice in this article will help you choose.

Do not use any chemicals on your jewelery stones. Using them may result in damage to your jewelry, may cause dulling of gemstones, and may erode enamel work.

Sterling Silver

If you want to buy sterling silver pieces, use a magnet and examine the jewelry very carefully. You are able to detect fake pieces of sterling jewelry with a magnet, as non-precious metals are attracted by the magnet. Sterling silver will always be hallmarked with a stamp such as .925, ster. or sterling. If you don’t see such a mark, you might want to reconsider the purchase. This is usually an indication that the piece is fake.

Wearing the jewelry yourself can help …