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Jewellery boxes offer by many online auction sites
Many unique things like antique jewellery boxes offer by many online auction sites. Many have extremely reasonable opening bids. If someone else did the same thing you have a good chance of beating them and winning your item. At the same time, don't bid more than you think the item is worth or that you can afford. Be sure and bid what you think the jewellery box is worth. So the bid will only rise by a small amount, but by bidding a larger amount. It is easy to get caught up in the excitement of an auction, so be sure to keep your budget and the worth of the jewellery box in mind.To get the best deal, watch the auctions you are interested in until close to the end before you bid. This allows you to see what the competition is willing to pay. If you think the price is reasonable, go ahead and bid. To find these more affordable antiques, you just need to know where to look.
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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