| er you are a seasoned jewelry collector or | | | | as possible, it may be a good idea to learn various |
| someone who is just beginning to build her | | | | measurements in terms of both millimeters and |
| collection, it's important to be an informed buyer. | | | | inches. While some online retailers offer |
| When you shop for jewelry, whether it be | | | | measurements in terms of inches, others will give |
| precious metals, gemstones or by gram weight, | | | | millimeter measurements when speaking of |
| it's always a good idea to know what to look for | | | | gemstones. When shopping online, it is a good idea |
| and how to identify a bargain. | | | | to understand these differences so that you can |
| If you ask anyone in the business, they will tell | | | | accurately identify the size of a particular piece of |
| you that one of the first things to look for in a | | | | jewelry or a gemstone before you buy it. The |
| piece of jewelry is the metal hallmark, which will | | | | simplest and quickest way to familiarize yourself |
| identify the jewelry as either gold or silver. A | | | | with these measurements is to purchase a ruler |
| genuine gold piece of jewelry will typically be | | | | that displays both inches and millimeters. |
| stamped as either 'K' or 'KT.' For instance, a 10kt | | | | If you are like most women, you're always on |
| gold accessory will likely be hallmarked as 10k or | | | | the go. Whether it's to school, work or taking |
| 10kt. A sterling silver accessory, however, will | | | | care of the kids, life can be hectic. This doesn't |
| commonly feature a .925 stamp somewhere on | | | | mean, however, that your jewelry has to suffer. |
| the piece. Common placements include clasps, the | | | | For minor repairs, you can purchase and use a |
| inside of a ring band, earring backs and pendant | | | | jewelry repair kit. If your jewelry needs a major |
| bails. | | | | fix, however, it's best to consult a professional |
| Now that you know what type of hallmark to | | | | jeweler. |
| look for in your precious metals, it's a good idea | | | | With the proper knowledge and a few tools to |
| to know just how much your jewelry weighs. | | | | help along the way, you will become an informed |
| The weight of precious metal, such as sterling | | | | buyer who knows how to spot a real deal in |
| silver, gold and platinum is measured by grams. | | | | more ways than one. From proper identification to |
| Believe it or not, there are jewelry scales available | | | | learning how to spot a terrific price, you will soon |
| that will allow you to conveniently weigh your | | | | find that your knowledge of jewelry is so much |
| jewelry at home. Depending on your preference | | | | more than it once was. Shopping for anything, |
| and budget, you can often find these portable | | | | especially that which involves a substantial |
| jewelry scales for under $100.00 at some | | | | purchase, requires more than just an eye for |
| retailers. In addition to gram weight, a jewelry | | | | something pretty. Instead, a little knowhow will |
| scale can typically weigh any loose gemstone(s) | | | | get you the best look at the best price as you |
| that you may have in terms of their carat weight. | | | | become one smart shopper. |
| Speaking of learning as much about your jewelry | | | | |