It is important to understand the proper way to shop for, wear and store fine jewelry, regardless of whether it is a newer piece or a cherished heirloom. This article will teach you how to save money when buying jewelry and care for it effectively.
A magnet is a useful tool when shopping for jewelry in sterling silver. Magnets attract non-precious metals, and you can use this fact to detect fakes. Sterling silver will always be hallmarked with a stamp such as.925, or sterling. If the piece you’re inspecting doesn’t carry such a mark, be careful, as it is likely a fake.