Jewelry Tips of the Year: VIPi (Very Important Pieces of info) You May Have Missed

2020 has been quite the year! While we may not have parties and events to show off our beautiful sparklies, this is a great time to review our jewelry tips on how to care for, buy, and sell gemstones and other valuables.

This year’s biggest jewelry tips

1. The dangers of chlorine: We posted the warning this summer, but antiseptic wipes (with chlorine), bleach, and caustic chemicals are still daily dangers for your fine jewelry!
2. Tips for buying jewelry online: Read the shipping and return policies—and insist on a warranty.
3. Buying an engagement ring? Check out the 6 most popular shapes and learn what will work best with your finger/lifestyle.
4. Want to repurpose your jewelry? Start by looking for pictures of what you might like. These can help the designer see what you’re looking for.
5. Thinking of selling jewelry pieces? Learn what can affect their value like design, markings, condition, and stone quality.
6. Create your jewelry inventory: Whether you have a few pieces or a large collection, an inventory (with pictures and paperwork) can help you recover from loss or damage.
7. Healing power of popular gemstones: Let’s face it…we’re all fascinated by properties linked to our jewelry. Here are beliefs behind some popular gems.
8. The importance of an appraisal: We stress it every month, but here are 4 reasons you should appraise your gold jewelry now.

Thank you for your support throughout this year. Consider starting 2021 by protecting your jewelry, silver, and other precious pieces with an in-depth appraisal of your collection.

I wish you a happy, healthy 2021—and lots of sparkling days to come. Brilliantly yours, Aimee