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Gold Jewelry - Gold Jewellery

Of the worlds precious metals, only gold has four basic characteristics that make it a  treasured possession:

Lustrous beauty - its natural color and luster

Coloring - yellow, pink, green and white golds. Each exquisite in its own right.

Rarity - its difficulty and expense of obtaining / recovery from the earth, etc.

Durability - gold lasts and lasts.

Twenty four karat is 100% pure gold, 18 karat is 18k parts gold and 6 parts other metals; 14 karat is 14%gold and 10% other metals; 10 karat is 10k parts gold and 14% other metals.  Nothing less then 10 % can legally be marked or sold as gold jewelry in the U.S. For example:  Some jewelry is processed with a layer of gold which has been mechanically bonded to a base of metal.  This jewelry cannot have a karat mark unless it is qualified - in other words it must be marked 14k gold filled, there are many fine quality items made, that use this process - or if a plating process is used then it should be marked gold plated, many costume jewelry items are made using this process with less then 10%  karat gold.

When you buy gold jewelry, whether for yourself or as a gift - you are investing in a timeless item of beauty; gold jewelry is to be cherished, treasured and will be a true keepsake.

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Maintaining your Jewelry tips:

Sterling silver jewelry like other precious metals, can oxidize with time.  But properly maintained silver jewelry improves with age and develops a lush patina.  Keeping your silver out in the open air for long periods of time can cause it to tarnish.  When not wearing it, make sure to store it to keep tarnish to a minimum.

You can store your sterling silver in an air-tight protective bag made of tarnish proof cloth, or use a plastic zip lock made of mylar or polyethylene.  Never use polyvinyl plastic bags or other plastic that contain sulfur compounds for they can tarnish it.  Do not rub silver with anything other than a felt polishing cloth. Tissue paper or paper towels can cause scratches because of the compounds in them.

Cleaning Sliver, Gold or Gemstone Jewelry:

Clean your silver and gold jewelry with a mild soap and water solution; for more stubborn dirt, use a jewelry cleaner designed for jewelry.  Or you can make your own cleaner by combining -1 tablespoon of dish washing detergent, 1tablespoon of washing soda (sodium carbonate), 1 tablespoon of household ammonia and 3 cups of warm water.  Soak jewelry in the solution for 1 to 10 minutes depending on how heavily tarnished. You can use a baby tooth brush to help (gently clean the jewelry.  Check gemstone jewelry for loose stones and have them repaired by a jeweler if needed.

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How to choose your jewelry:

Choosing your jewelry is no different than choosing your wardrobe.  Most important is to stick within your comfort zone and your personal fashion style.  That said it never hurts to step out of the box once in awhile.  Whats most important is that your jewelry matches up with your outfit. Your jewelry is the finishing touch on your total look.  Make your fashion statement count!

Although you may have a favorite designer, there is really no need to stick with just one designer.  There are plenty of wonderful pieces on the market that certainly make a fashion statement.  Mix and match your jewelry to give it character and a little pizzaz!

Sterling silver is affordable ,versatile and quite popular in todays market. Silver is a must have to any wardrobe! You can go from dainty and delicate to large and noticeable.  It can be dressed up or down and is acceptable for any event or occasion.

Gold is a bit more pricey, but some pieces are recommended to compliment your collection.  Like silver it can be dressed up or down and is perfect for a very classy look.

Your jewelry choices are endless, no matter what your tastes, your likes, your dislikes.  You will be able to complete your look just the way you want it with little effort.  So be sure to make your fashion statement.

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