JEWELRY

Tribute to fashion in jewelry: types of items on the finger, hand, neck

Since ancient times, jewels, like any other jewelry, have been worn to protect against evil spirits and predators. Today earrings and bracelets no longer perform such a function, but they are still used today. They help to emphasize a person's attractiveness and decorate things. Jewelry, by definition, is designed to enhance appearance. The names of the products are of different shapes:

• Hand jewelry: bracelets, wrist and forearm accessories, slave bracelet, rings, watches;
• For the ears: earrings of various kinds (pusetas, congas), clips, kaffes;
• For the neck: chains, necklaces, necklaces, beads, manistas, pendants, medallions, pendants.

Determine what kind of piece fits the image by paying attention to its style. To do this, you need to know how to distinguish the jewelry: take into account the shape, color, design, type of metal. In addition, some of the jewelry has moved into the category of classics.

Many people see jewelry as a tribute to fashion, but there are also those who consider high quality jewelry a sign of status.

Gold, silver, platinum: the main base metals in jewelry

More often than not, the best metals are used in production:

• gold;
• silver;
• platinum and other products containing platinum group metals (white gold).

Jewelry differs from one another in properties and appearance. Gold and platinum are types of materials that are characterized by higher density and hardness than silver. But each kind of metal has its own advantages. White gold and platinum have more nobility; jewelry made of yellow and red gold is a classic option for the Russian man.

Silver is similar in appearance to white precious metals, but beats other types in price.

The basis of the demand for gold today is jewelry - 59% of the metal is used to make jewelry. It is easy to check this; it is enough to study a wide range of stores. As for silver, the basis of demand in this area is industry, and then it is jewelry making (26%). Palladium is just entering the sphere of jewelry making; the assortment of goods on sale is gradually expanding. The basis of demand for this metal is industry.

Only 2% is allotted to making jewelry.

Buying ready-made or made-to-order jewelry

The main ways that should be considered:

• buying ready-made items (earrings, bracelets): manufacturers offer products of their brands, which are produced for the general public;
• Manufacturing of gold, silver jewelry to order based on the sketch of the client, it is also possible to choose among the options offered by the company.

To increase sales, factories are expanding their range of designs for jewelries, and as a result, you don't have to wait long to get the right one for you.

Precious stones and precious metals as an indicator of wealth

Considering the high cost of jewelry, you should buy it from trusted vendors, in company stores from manufacturing plants. But even in this case, you will not be able to return the jewelry after the purchase; there is no exchange. For this reason, you should immediately separate the models you like from the rest, to choose among them the best option. It can be white gold or silver with rhodium-plating, unplated (yellow gold) or with stones. Types of inserts that are suitable for gold:

• diamond;
• sapphire;
• pearls;
• ruby.

Semiprecious stones are used more often in the production of silver:

• amethyst;
• zircon;
• topaz.

Zirconium and zirconia should not be confused; the former is a natural stone, the latter is artificially grown.

Accordingly, the prices of inserts are different. A number of high-priced gemstones enhance the status of the wearer of such jewelry. With the help of semi-precious stones, according to esoterics, improve health (it is the natural inserts that have a positive effect), and mood. The quality of the product depends on the brand (company-manufacturer) and hallmark: 585, 750, etc.

Weight also plays a role: it is determined after weighing the jewelry on a jewelry scale.

Maintenance and care of jewelry at home or by a private jeweler

Regardless of the type of jewelry, sooner or later it becomes necessary to clean it from dirt, because grease and dust over time contribute to the decrease of shine. Pink, green stones also need gentle care - they are wiped with a lint-free rag. A good product will not spoil a woman's/male's bracelet or earrings with inlays.

Clean your jewelry regularly. This will help maintain the attractiveness of the item. Choose a cleaner based on the type of metal.

The more complex care (at the jeweler) is done in the second year after purchase, as the surfaces to be cleaned gradually scratch. Reducing them at home is more difficult.

To smooth out the metal in the areas where micro-cracks have appeared, the jeweler performs a professional cleaning. Afterwards, the jewelry can be polished. If necessary, soldering is performed. In comparison, it is quite possible to restore the jewelry with your own hands according to the same scheme. First you need to clean the gold at home. After that, the item can be soldered. If there is a coating of rhodium, it will have to be removed first and reapplied. The same is done when the product has become black.

Depending on what type of jewelry needs to be taken to repair (orthodox jewelry, falcon-shaped or other shaped pendant, wedding ring, earrings, etc.), the appropriate work can be done. Suggested:

• reduce size;
• solder;
• straighten the product;
• level the surface;
• polish, etc.

It is not possible to increase the size of the ring at home. If the product does not fit, you will have to sell it. There is no point in returning it - they will not accept it in a store (on the basis of Russian Federation law). You can try to exchange it from a friend or give it as a gift. Given that the return is not possible, consider the alternative - increase in the workshop, but the price will be high. It must be remembered that if you solder the jewel, it can lose its appearance, and even an expensive green, pink stone is unlikely to decorate it.

It is recommended to take the jewelry to a pawnshop, it should be weighed, perform an express examination and evaluate on the spot.

Locations and cities of the main sales of silver, gold and platinum

In different cities there are both large retail chains of jewelry stores and small salons. Among them are Ufa, Omsk, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, Volgograd and other localities. You can also buy jewelry at a discount on sale. Another option is to order online. In Ufa, Moscow and other cities, jewelry delivery services have been working for a long time when you buy jewelry online. It is enough to find the necessary jewelry in the catalog by name, order, pay upon receipt.