Diamond Rings, Earrings, Bracelets and Pendants

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For the average person looking at jewellery can be exciting, but confusing. What do all these terms mean?

Information You Should Know When Looking to Buy Jewelery

Jewellery terms, especially relating to actual Gem stones, are very important because the price of the final item is dictated by the stone quality and cut. Following are some of the terms you'll come across. Blemish: Imperfections found on the surface of a Diamond. Brilliance: describes how well a diamond reflects white light. Carat: is a unit of weight measurement used for weighing diamonds. For more information see The 4 Cs of Diamonds Clarity: How "clear" the diamond is. For more information see The 4 Cs of Diamonds Cloud: Most diamond defects are dark. This however is a milky colour, and a lot less noticable as a result. Colour: The tint of the diamond. For more information see The 4 Cs of Diamonds Crown: The upper surface of a cut diamond. CT or CTS: Carat Total Weight of a diamond. CTW: Carat Total Weight of a diamonds on piece of jewelry. Cut: The shape of a finished diamond. For more information see The 4 Cs of Diamonds Eye Clean: Diamond looks clear to the naked eye. For more information see The 4 Cs of Diamonds Facets: The number of angles cut into a diamond. The more facets the shinier the diamonds appearence. Finish: As you may expect, this is the quality of the diamond's workmanship. Make: The cut and proportion of a diamond. Polish: How well buffed the facets of the diamond are. Symmetry: Good diamonds have been cut symetrical. Table:Top surface of a cut diamond. Flat like a table top.

How to Clean Jewelry

Before cleaning your jewelry, examine it carefully to make sure that all settings, clasps and prongs are secure. Once you've done that, you're ready to proceed. Things You’ll Need:

* Mild Dish Detergents
* Nonabrasive Jewelry Cleaners
* Nonabrasive Silver Polishes
* Soft Dry Cloth
* soft, lint-free cloths

Gold, Platinum and Gemstones

Step 1: Use a nonabrasive jewelry cleaner, which you can purchase at a local jewelry store. Or use a cleaning solution of mild dish soap and water. Step 2: Dip the jewelry in the cleaner or cleaning solution. Step 3: Rinse in warm running water. Step 4: Buff dry with a soft, lint-free cloth until it's shiny.

Silver

Step 1: Clean the silver with a nonabrasive silver polish. Step 2: Apply the polish with a soft cloth, gently working it into stains. Step 3: Wipe away excess polish and buff the jewelry with a soft, lint-free cloth until it's shiny. Step 4: Keep in mind that frequently wearing silver jewelry can keep it from becoming tarnished.

Tips & Warnings

* Do not use jewelry cleaner on pearls and porous stones, such as emeralds, rubies, lapis lazuli, coral and turquoise. Wipe them clean with a soft, damp cloth or have them cleaned professionally. Consult a jeweler when in doubt about a particular stone. * Exposure to perfume, cosmetics or perspiration can stain gemstones.