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Handmade Jewelry Items
Internet can prove to be a very supporting resource for people who are looking for handmade jewelry items. Many web sites furnishes information about all jewelry items, the addresses of special and skilled goldsmiths and artisans, and craftsmanship charges.The images are supported by the detailed description of the items and its manufacturing process, the metals and alloys that are used in them, the price for each make and style, and the complete list of other jewelry items in stock with them. Some jewelry stores also hires skilled goldsmiths apart from keeping a wide collection of regular jewelry items. The websites also displays samples of earlier handmade and customized jewelry items for the customers to select from.
Pearls come in a variety of colors and shapes
A high quality pearl will have a lustrous, shiny surface, strong reflections, and a good contrast between its light and dark areas. Pearls come in a variety of colors. That colors are white, gray, black and yellow. The shapes of pearls can be round, baroque, symmetrical, or irregular. The most exquisite and expensive pearls are the sphere-like round pearls.But still your pearls should have minimal blemishes on the surface such as pits, cracks, or discoloration. Necklaces with pearls can have single or double strands. The single strands usually have larger, more expensive pearls than the double strands. Pearls that appear completely flawless are usually fakes. Authentic pearl earrings should match in size and their look and feel.
Taking care of gemstones
Steam cleaning is quite effective but can result in thermal shock because of the often-quick temperature change. It can result in cracking because parts of the stone are forced to expand at different times. Most gemstones can be immersed in a solution of mild detergent and warm water.Likewise with pearls; although soaking can result in discoloration, so this should always be avoided. After soaking for a few minutes, gently clean the stone with a soft brush. Pearls should be dried after cleaning, using a soft towel, and air-blown dry. Extra care should be taken to remove dirt from the bottom of the setting, a common place for build-up to occur.
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