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How To Buy Jewelry At Wholesale Prices

November 11th, 2009

How to buy jewelry at wholesale prices is really quite easy. The Internet gives you access to all of the jewelry at wholesale prices you could ever need to make your selections, so you can buy exactly what you want or need – at very competitive prices. There is a difference between online jewelry stores and online wholesale companies. Online jewelry stores sell jewelry at retail prices, even though the price may be slightly discounted. Wholesale companies sell jewelry at wholesale prices – which of course are cheaper than retail prices.

There are many sites where you can purchase directories of wholesale companies, but this really isn’t necessary. Just use a search engine like Google to find what you are looking for. If you are looking for an engagement ring at a wholesale price, for example, simply type ‘engagement ring wholesale’ into the search box – a whole slew of wholesalers who carry engagement rings will pop up in the search results.

When dealing with an online company that sells jewelry at wholesale prices, you need to do several things. First, you want to be sure that you are buying the real thing. There are many companies out there that will advertise that their jewelry is ‘authentic.’ Read the sales copy very carefully, and educate yourself quickly. For instance, beware of words like ’silver plated’ or ‘realistic.’ This is an indication that the jewelry isn’t silver, or that stones are fake.

Also find out if the company that sells the jewelry at wholesale prices has a refund or exchange policy, as well as a 100% money back guarantee. This is important, and it will protect you if you find that you are not happy with the pieces you have purchased, or if they are of lesser quality than you expected.

Also consider using eBay to find jewelry at wholesale prices. Again, use caution. Check the seller’s feedback and ratings, and make sure that you are dealing with a reputable person or company.

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How To Clean Jewelry

September 30th, 2009

This article gives some advice on  how to clean jewelry. There are many different brands of jewelry cleaners on the market today. Depending on how your jewelry is made, these products may or may not be safe for your jewelry. Before using any jewelry cleaner, take a good long look at the jewelry and try to determine what it is made of.

First, any jewelry that has pieces glued on should not be soaked in jewelry cleaner. Instead, use a little Woolite mixed with water, and soak the piece for just a couple of minutes. Remove the piece from the mixture and dry it immediately – but gently – with a soft cloth. Use a soft toothbrush to gently scrub small crevices.

Believe it or not, toothpaste is a great cleaner of silver. Many people will tell you not to use it as it is abrasive and will scratch your jewellery but I have been using this method for over twenty years without a problem. In fact, it will save you money and is a more natural method of how to clean jewelry that you own.

How to clean your jewelry pearls:
Avoid soaking pearls! They may come from the ocean – but water from your tap may damage them. Simply wipe the pearl with a damp cloth, then use a polishing cloth to give it back its shine. Never soak any of your jewelry overnight. It isn’t necessary, and it may harm the jewelry. 

Again, it is important to know what gems are used and how the piece was constructed before determining how to clean jewelry.

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