Shopping for jewelry can be lots of fun; however, this can also be extremely stressful if you’re aiming to purchase an expensive jewelry piece. There are many different types of materials used to make jewelry, and they are all worth varying amounts of money. When a shopper is lacking the knowledge to recognize the appropriate prices for the different materials, they may pay much more than necessary. This article will show you how to make your jewelry purchases wisely.

Make sure to store your jewelry away from humidity and air. Keep them stored safely in a closed, dark area, like a jewelry box or drawstring bag. Humidity and air tends to cause precious and non-precious metals to tarnish. While precious metals can be polished back to their original luster, non-precious metals are only coated in which case polishing causes the copper metal underneath to show through.

Sterling Silver

When shopping …