Creative Gift Ideas For Mom's 60th Birthday

Have you ever seen yourself in the mirror and feel like there is just something that is missing? All of your clothing looks great, but where are your accessories? Or if you do have them, maybe they are just not the right ones. Jewelry is most likely what is missing from the picture. An outfit can really come together with the addition of a simple jewelry piece.

Avoid harsh chemicals like bleach, ammonia and acetone that may permanently damage your jewelry. These can erode both the color and the materials of your jewelry.

gift ideas for mom When purchasing sterling silver, take along a good magnifying glass, along with a small magnet. As a precious metal, silver should never be attracted to a magnet. Another way to tell if a metal is sterling silver is to check for a hallmark stamp, for example .sterling, .ster, or .925. If the item has no markings indicating its authenticity, then be wary.

 When you are shopping for jewelry in sterling silver, be sure to examine the piece closely, and take along a magnet for metal testing. You are able to detect fake pieces of sterling jewelry with a magnet, as non-precious metals are attracted by the magnet. Sterling silver will always be hallmarked with a stamp such as .925, ster. or sterling. If there is no marking on the piece, it may not be sterling silver.

When you are shopping for a diamond, make sure to shop around and compare. Start by finding what you like, and then begin comparing it with other pieces. However, be mindful that there are fraudulent ways to make the diamond look better than it is.

Take note of whether they wear hoop earrings or studs, yellow gold or white gold, an ankle bracelet, etc. By doing this you should have a good idea what to buy them.

You should always make an effort to properly care for all of your jewelry. Different cleaning techniques are required for different types of jewelry. What is beneficial to one stone or setting may hurt another. Consult with a jeweler if you are unsure exactly how to care for your own jewels.

Keep your jewelry from getting tarnished in order to keep it looking it's best. Try to keep your jewelry away from water. Many types of jewelry become dulled or tarnished when they are exposed to water. Clear nail polish can be used to protect your jewelry if you apply a very thin coat of it on your pieces.

Taking good care of your jewelry is important if you want it to last. There's an ideal way to clean every different type of setting and stone. A treatment that polishes one stone may scratch another stone. If you are unfamiliar with the correct way to clean or maintain a piece, consult a jeweler.

This is true for all saunas. Both heat and moisture will damage your jewelery.

Know your options when shopping for diamonds. No diamond is without its flaws, and every piece is unique. When you see the diamond yourself, you may find certain flaws not to be that important. Jewelers have some flexibility with the price depending on the severity of the flaws.