While it can be fun to shop for jewelry, things can get stressful when you are in the market for an expensive item of jewelry. There are many different types of materials used to make jewelry, and they are all worth varying amounts of money. A shopper who hasn’t done their homework can wind up overpaying for a piece. Learn to make smart jewelry purchases with these pointers.

Try using a polishing cloth on all of the jewelry in a collection. This is an easy way to get shine without chemicals and solvents. It’s easy, just use the dual-sided cloth to wipe down your jewelry, just as you would polish a beautiful glass. Polish jewelry with one side of the cloth, then flip it over and shine jewelry with the other side.

Precious Metals

Keep your jewelry in a relatively air-tight container, and minimize its exposure to humidity. Keep your …