Jewelry As A Graduation Gift-Makes It Memorable One
by Sam
Serio
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Jewelry makes a memorable gift to commemorate one of Life’s Great
Milestones. Graduation represents a unique, personal accomplishment earned
through hard work and determination.
Here are some helpful guidelines to keep in mind when you are shopping
for a jewelry gift to celebrate the next chapter of your special graduates
life.
1. There’s a big difference between 14 karat gold and gold-plated
jewelry. Fourteen karat (14K) jewelry contains 14 parts of gold, mixed in
throughout with 10 parts of base metal. Gold-plated describes jewelry with
a layer of at least 10K gold bonded to a base metal. Gold plating
eventually wears away, depending on how often the item is worn and how
thick the plating is.
2. If you’re buying a watch, determine whether
you want one that runs on a battery or one that must be wound daily. Ask
if a warranty or guarantee is included, how long it lasts, and what parts
and repair problems it covers. Also ask how and where you can get the
watch serviced and repaired.
3. Know the difference between
laboratory-created gemstones and naturally mined stones. Stones created in
the lab are visually identical to stones mined from the earth. The big
difference is in the cost: laboratory-created stones are less expensive
then naturally mined stones. But because they look much like stones mined
from the earth, they must be identified as lab-created. If you want a
naturally mined stone, ask if it has been treated. Gemstone treatments–
such as heating, dyeing or bleaching– can improve a stone’s appearance or
durability. Some treatments are permanent; some may create special care
requirements. Treatments also may affect the stone’s value.
4. Ask
whether pearls are imitation or real. Real pearls are made by oysters or
other mollusks; imitation pearls are man-made. Cultured pearls are made by
mollusks with human intervention; and irritant introduced into their
shells causes a pearl to grow. Real pearls that are not cultured are
fairly rare and expensive. The cost depends on the size, usually stated in
millimeters, and the coating or “nacre” on a real pearl, which gives it
its iridescence.
5. When you’re buying a diamond, consider four
criteria: cut, color, clarity and weight, usually stated as carats. Each
factor affects the price. Color is sometimes “graded” on a scale. However,
scales are not uniform: a “D” may be the best color for one scale, but not
for another. Make sure you know how a particular scale and grade represent
the color of the diamond you’re considering. A diamond can be described as
“flawless” only if it has no visible surface cracks or other imperfections
when viewed under 10-power magnification by a skilled diamond grader.
When shopping online for a jewelry Graduation gift, apply these
tips.
1.Shop with companies you know or do some homework before buying
to make sure a company is legitimate before doing business with
it.
2.Take advantage of information and referrals from an Internet
company you have come to trust.
3.Get the details about the product,
as well as the merchant's refund and return policies, before you
buy.
4.Look for an address to write to or a phone number to call if you
have a question, a problem or need help.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The Authors of the above Article, Sam and Tami Serio have been
passionately involved with Jewelry and Gemstones for over fifteen-years.
You are cordially invited to visit http://www.morninglightjewelry.com/ for
a wealth of information about the fascinating world of Jewelry and
Gemstones. Together they also shelter 20 abandoned and abused dogs &
cats. A portion of their profits goes to the care and feeding of the
animals.
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