Gold is too soft and needs to be mixed with other metals so that it can be hard and last longer. When you see the carat weight of gold that signifies how much gold is actually in the piece as opposed to other substances. Ten karat is the lowest that is available legally, and that is just 42% gold.
With gold prices at an all-time high, it’s a great time to invest in gold jewelry. You may have been tempted to sell your old gold or even buy some new gold as an investment. Be smart when dealing with private jewelry sales. Investing money into a cheap gold testing kit is a wise decision to save yourself from getting duped into unintentionally buying gold plated jewelry that is essentially worthless.
Clean gold properly. Even though gold has an advantage because it doesn’t tarnish or rust, it still needs cleaning. Harsh chemical cleaners will strip away any shine or luster, so only use a soft wet cloth for cleaning. If there are hard to reach areas, you can use a soft-bristled toothbrush dipped in warm soapy water.
A popular modern component of jewelry for a quirky and individual style is buttons. Buttons come in all sorts of shapes, colors, and can be made from all sorts of materials, including metals such as gold and silver, glass, and plastic. They can be formed into rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.
If one buys cheap jewelry they can end up paying for it in the long run when their jewelry tarnishes and dyes their finger green. Cheap jewelry often does not last nearly as long as metals such as silver or gold will last. Cheap jewelry can be great however, for kids who will lose or damage it any way.
When choosing jewelry to wear to compliment your outfit, it is very important not to mix gold and silver. Though many will tell you that it is okay to mix the two, believe me when I say that it is not! Mixing gold and silver jewelry looks terrible and will ruin any good outfit!
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