Tuesday, November 12, 2013

How to Buy That Perfect Piece of Jewelry Without Paying Too Much

Do you love jewelry but don't have heaps of cash to buy any? Here are some tips to help you afford a nice piece of jewelry without blowing a whole week's wages.

When buying jewelry you need to plan how you're going to wear it. What kind of stone would be perfect for you? Think about your skin tone, and also consider your personality as you choose your favorite pieces.  It's a waste of time buying something that you'll only wear once or twice.

Even when you're not spending a fortune, your jewelry should be durable and long-lasting. Buying inferior jewelry is a false economy. When buying jewelry, only buy from sellers with good reputations, such as Amazon or a reputable offline store. High-quality jewelry is durable and displays excellent craftsmanship. It is important to choose a high-quality piece to ensure that your favorite pieces will last a lifetime.

Think twice before getting designer name jewelry, you will be paying for the name. Some designers have really famous jewelry lines, but is the product actually any better? Once you have decided what styles of jewelry you like from these designers, hunt around and you are guaranteed to find them in other stores or better still, online at a much more competitive price.

You can save a lot of money buying used jewelry. Often these items are nearly as good as new, but are priced significantly lower. You'll end up getting a lot more bang for your buck. Have a look at pawn shops and online stores.

The high price of gold could cause you to pass up a piece of jewelry you really want. If you must have a gold bracelet or ring, why not choose a piece with fewer carats in order to spend less money. A 24 carat gold piece has more pure gold than an 18 carat for example, but is not very durable. Therefor it'll cost a lot less. A 9 carat piece of gold has less pure gold still and is a lighter color. Generally speaking 18 carat is considered the best combination of price and quality.

If you have a long gold chain, why not have it shortened? You can sell the extra gold for a profit. Merely cut a few extra inches off the chain, and sell the excess; you can still own and wear your gold chain. Make sure that your items are real gold before doing this of course and, if you have enough, you can acquire a significant amount of cash from a gold buyer.

Every girl loves diamonds, but not every girl can afford them! I solve this problem myself by buying cubic zirconias instead. Honestly you just can’t tell the difference – unless you're a jeweler of course. I have just found some beautiful stud earrings that cost less than a cup of coffee. Don't believe me? Check it out here.

Some things to consider before buying jewelry...

Ask yourself what kind of statement you want your jewelry to make Is your outfit or the jewelry making the statement, meaning is your jewelry going to be the attention getter, or is it going to be more subtle and in the background and simply complementing the outfit?

It has become quite common to see people wearing both yellow gold and silver jewelry. To do this, have one piece that has both metals in it. A watch will work well for this. Otherwise, the look may seem haphazard and untidy.

Remember to contrast finely detailed or very ornate jewelry with a simple outfit. Otherwise you may look over-dressed. Wear colorful jewelry with a black dress to give it some pizzaz!

Hopefully this will help solve your jewelry buying dilemma - whether for your yourself or for a special friend.

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