On Tuesday we saw the price of precious metal goes up. The price of gold which is best to invest in the present time. December gold was up by $19.80 to $886 per troy ounce in New York. As news spread that central banks will be cutting interest rates very soon, the price of precious metals, GOLD will be shooting up and this the right time to invest in this precious metals.
Investing in gold or other precious metals provide investors a solid and long term money gain. There are many ways where investors can invest their money in precious metals such as gold coins, bullion, gold jewelry, mutuals funds or stocks as gold represent and stand for our international currency, it the best choice to invest in gold at this time.
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Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Precious metals especially gold a safe investor
The weakness of Us dollars in the market has make precious metals especially gold, are expected to act as a safe haven for investors in the medium or long terms. In the recent credit crunch, the weakness in the Us dollar has been a vital factor leading people to invest in gold as investors used gold to hedge risk independently of the dollar movement.
Gold is used to hedge against the volatile securities markets. The gold market recorded its largest gain , especially after the recent world crises in the credit market and after the Sept 11 incident in America. The fall of the price of precious metals ( GOLD ) are also due to the fall in global supply in 2007.The drop of gold dropped 3.0% year on year to 3,469. Another reason of the rise in gold price are due to the demand by mant respective countries.
Gold is used to hedge against the volatile securities markets. The gold market recorded its largest gain , especially after the recent world crises in the credit market and after the Sept 11 incident in America. The fall of the price of precious metals ( GOLD ) are also due to the fall in global supply in 2007.The drop of gold dropped 3.0% year on year to 3,469. Another reason of the rise in gold price are due to the demand by mant respective countries.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Investing in this precious metals
Because of the price of precious metals such as gold is going ups and reaching a history height and it still going up in the coming future and has reach the height of 942.00 a drop of 2.00 when the market close yesterday. Gold serve as money, industrial commodities and investment products throughout the global marketplace. Its the right time to invest your money in golds has it has a lot of future. and precious metals such as gold and platinum can be traded like stock in an exchange.
When investing in this precious metals we must have a good ideas about the price of the metals be it be gold, silver, platinums or palladium we must learned the lesson. Even we can invest in bullion bars and gold coins. You can buy gold and sell it at a later stage where you find the price has already its height. Through online services you can purchase or sale of precious metals.
When investing in this precious metals we must have a good ideas about the price of the metals be it be gold, silver, platinums or palladium we must learned the lesson. Even we can invest in bullion bars and gold coins. You can buy gold and sell it at a later stage where you find the price has already its height. Through online services you can purchase or sale of precious metals.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
The price of precious metals has reach its peak and is going
The price of precious metals are going up every months. The price of gold has reach its to its highest peak and is still going up. People are turning from wearing gold to white golds where the items can still be reach from the moderate people. The price of silver and platinums are going as gold price. Platinums is consider the most expensive metals.
Precious metals became a demands to most rich peoples as a role of investment and its future value. Price of Palladium is price at $388USD as end of Jan 2008 per ounce which is half the price of golds. Platinums had shoot twice the price of gold which is now $1,706 per ounce as end of Jan 2008. Gold price is holding at $927USD per ounce.
Precious metals became a demands to most rich peoples as a role of investment and its future value. Price of Palladium is price at $388USD as end of Jan 2008 per ounce which is half the price of golds. Platinums had shoot twice the price of gold which is now $1,706 per ounce as end of Jan 2008. Gold price is holding at $927USD per ounce.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Not safe to wear precious metals this days
With the increased of gold price in the market which has reach one of its high peck so wearing of this precious metal such as gold and platinum is not very safe as its attracted snack thief. Recently I was imformed that my sister in laws was robbed of her gold chain and gold braclets with small diamond inclusive of cash and valuable documents to snack thief while out from shopping comlplex.
In the mainland four robbers in ski masks with two of them armed with a pistol and an axe, robbed two goldsmith brothers of their jewellery worth rm 300,00.00. The wictims in the middle thirty were about to leave their double stirey house when they were confronted by the robbers. The precious metal and precious stone were going to deliver to a clients on that day. The jewerelly was gone in around three minutes in a busy street.
In the mainland four robbers in ski masks with two of them armed with a pistol and an axe, robbed two goldsmith brothers of their jewellery worth rm 300,00.00. The wictims in the middle thirty were about to leave their double stirey house when they were confronted by the robbers. The precious metal and precious stone were going to deliver to a clients on that day. The jewerelly was gone in around three minutes in a busy street.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Precious metals, gold coin to marks 50th National day
In conjuction with Malaysia celebrating its fifty National day, Royal Selangor is coming up with an exclusive gold coins of 100 ringgit which is worth of RM1,957.00 of gold value. This precious metals is specially place in a designed box to paid tribute to our frist prime minister.
A limited of 395 of this precious metals of gold coins is up for sale at the Royal Selangor at the price of malaysia ringgit of 1,957, the year where Malaysia got its independence in 1957. Each precious metals has the portrait of the Tunku Abdul Rahman together with the inscription Bapa Malaysia and on the reverse side of the coin is the house of parliament. A 14 point star and a crescent moon with the inscription of the denomination RM100.00.
A limited of 395 of this precious metals of gold coins is up for sale at the Royal Selangor at the price of malaysia ringgit of 1,957, the year where Malaysia got its independence in 1957. Each precious metals has the portrait of the Tunku Abdul Rahman together with the inscription Bapa Malaysia and on the reverse side of the coin is the house of parliament. A 14 point star and a crescent moon with the inscription of the denomination RM100.00.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
precious metals stolen, no one knows
Two men, believed to be of arab origin, walked into a goldsmith shop and coolly made off with jewellery amd others precious metals worth around nine hundred thousand Malaysian dollars in less than ten minutes. The incident occurred at around three in the afternoon at a goldsmith shop along Jalan Bintang.
The reports said that the precious metals were kept in a bag that was left in the premises office and one of man managed to get into the office and took the bag while his accomplice was outside pretending to be customer. Nobody realised what had happened until the two men were long gone.
The reports said that the precious metals were kept in a bag that was left in the premises office and one of man managed to get into the office and took the bag while his accomplice was outside pretending to be customer. Nobody realised what had happened until the two men were long gone.
Gold finding in golden sand
As gold price is going up everytimes there is a rushamoung local farmers for the precious metals three decades after the activity lost commercial value in Kelantan. With the sharp worldwide surge in gold prices, most farmers in that area who mine gold as a part time and was delighted to discover that they can earn extra imcome home up to hundred Malaysiam dollars per day.
Most of the farmers are happy with their extra income as the gold fragments may not look much, but when accumulated, it can fetch a good price as the global gold commodity markets is rising. This precious metals has brought a shine to the lives of this farmers and rubber tappers who continue to look for gold in the sands in and around Pasir mas (golden sand ).
Most of the farmers are happy with their extra income as the gold fragments may not look much, but when accumulated, it can fetch a good price as the global gold commodity markets is rising. This precious metals has brought a shine to the lives of this farmers and rubber tappers who continue to look for gold in the sands in and around Pasir mas (golden sand ).
Monday, June 18, 2007
Several early women has been scammed of their precious metals
Several early women has been scammed of thousand of dollars and and had to part with their precious metals and stone to a groups of con people according to the police that more than five or more cases had reported so far this year and more than a dozen reported cases last year.
In one incident a sixty years old women was cheated by a groups of three to four people. The first person pretending to ask for direction and then joined in by their friends and later one persons will tell the ladies that the ladies is not looking well and had a disaese which they had a friend who can cure the sickness. But the women first had to put all her money, precious metals and stone in a plastic bag for praying. The women will ask to pay a small fees for the prayers.
After a few hours of chanting and praying the bag was returned to the lady and was ask not to open the parcel till the next day so that the precious metal and stone will strong to cure the disease. The next day it is only paper, stone and iron left in the bag when the plastic is open.
In one incident a sixty years old women was cheated by a groups of three to four people. The first person pretending to ask for direction and then joined in by their friends and later one persons will tell the ladies that the ladies is not looking well and had a disaese which they had a friend who can cure the sickness. But the women first had to put all her money, precious metals and stone in a plastic bag for praying. The women will ask to pay a small fees for the prayers.
After a few hours of chanting and praying the bag was returned to the lady and was ask not to open the parcel till the next day so that the precious metal and stone will strong to cure the disease. The next day it is only paper, stone and iron left in the bag when the plastic is open.
Precios metals gold bathtub reports stolen in a hotel
In Japan, Japanese police are scratching theirs heads over how a eighty kilos of precious metals worth 120 million yen gold bathtub reported stolen from a big hotel in Tokyo to be lift and carried away from the hotel.
The staff discovered that the gold bathtub has been missing in the early morning when their reports for duty. The gold bathtub from a shared bathroom for men on the tenth floor of the hotel in Kamogawa by the Pacific Ocean.
The police found no sign that the heavy gold bathtub had been dragged out of the hotel. The door to the room of the precious metals, where the gold bathtub situated is lock heavy chain. The chain were found cut off in the morning whereby a similar bathtub in the hotel shared bathroom for the women is still in place. The police sucpect is a inside jobs
The staff discovered that the gold bathtub has been missing in the early morning when their reports for duty. The gold bathtub from a shared bathroom for men on the tenth floor of the hotel in Kamogawa by the Pacific Ocean.
The police found no sign that the heavy gold bathtub had been dragged out of the hotel. The door to the room of the precious metals, where the gold bathtub situated is lock heavy chain. The chain were found cut off in the morning whereby a similar bathtub in the hotel shared bathroom for the women is still in place. The police sucpect is a inside jobs
Monday, April 30, 2007
Platinum one of the toughest and most expensive precious metals
Platinum jewelry can be consider one of the toughest and most expensive metal then gold and others types jewelry. This precious metals, the platinum when design and combined with diamond as most designer prefer to use today. Platinum jewelry will turn to shineing again just a wash with water and amild soap while gold and other precious metals needs some chemicals to wash.
When colorless diamonds are set into platinum they remain colorless because there is no yellow color in the metal that might be attracted to the diamond. When diamonds are set into white gold, they most often pick up yellow color from the white gold as these alloys include zinc, palladium. This occurs because gold starts life as yellow gold.
When colorless diamonds are set into platinum they remain colorless because there is no yellow color in the metal that might be attracted to the diamond. When diamonds are set into white gold, they most often pick up yellow color from the white gold as these alloys include zinc, palladium. This occurs because gold starts life as yellow gold.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Investment in gold coin
Soaring gold prices have led to a new trend among buyers, who are now buying bullion in the form of coins. Many buyers are now converting their cash into precious metels such as gold and also others metels as ingots and gold coins. Many invested are now beginning to look at gold purely as a financial assets, adding to their investment portfolio. Many women now choose to buy precious metels such as gold coin or even gold bars instead of jewellery as jewerlly will add 30% craftsmenship cost.
One jewellery shops said the business in selling gold coin goes up compare to others jewellery thats included with craftmenships cost. People are not waiting to see if the market is going up or down but are buying bullion as it is considered a hedge against inflations.
One jewellery shops said the business in selling gold coin goes up compare to others jewellery thats included with craftmenships cost. People are not waiting to see if the market is going up or down but are buying bullion as it is considered a hedge against inflations.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Platinum jewelry most valuable precious metal
Platinum jewelry is one most valuable and expensive types of precious metal in the market and is about 60 percent heavier than gold. Platinum jewelry are made out of 90 percent platinum and 10 percent is alloyed with other metals. It is known to be hypoallergenic and good for people with sensitive skin. Platinum jewelry can be consider one of the toughest metal than other types of precious metal. With just a mild soap and water you can see your platinum jewelry shineing again compare with gold it has to use some chemical to cleanse the gold.
Platinum jewelry when adorned with diamond as a ring a prefect gift for your fiancee on your engagement day as diamonds goes perfectly well with platinum. The price of Platinum jewelry will be higher then gold but is worth to pay on this auspicious occasion.
Platinum jewelry when adorned with diamond as a ring a prefect gift for your fiancee on your engagement day as diamonds goes perfectly well with platinum. The price of Platinum jewelry will be higher then gold but is worth to pay on this auspicious occasion.
Friday, November 10, 2006
Precious metal like gold, platinum and titanium
Gold jewelry is one of the oldest and the most traditional form of quality precious metal worn by men and women alike in every culture and society of the world. Precious metal like gold, platinum and titanium has been used as a fashion today with the morden design and creative that attracted many people of all walks to wear it.
Gold jewelry is becoming very popular today and is available in both yellow and white gold. White gold jewelry is often plated with a platinum metal to help give its unique color and available in 14 and 18 caret.
Platinum and titanium jewelry is another kinds of precious metal and is one of the most expensive jewelry items, they are crafted of white metals and is more heavy then gold. Titanium jewely is quite really light and is about half the weight of steel. Platinum jewelry and titanium jewelry are also naturally white or silver and doesn't have to mixed with other metal to achieve a brilliant shine.
Gold jewelry is becoming very popular today and is available in both yellow and white gold. White gold jewelry is often plated with a platinum metal to help give its unique color and available in 14 and 18 caret.
Platinum and titanium jewelry is another kinds of precious metal and is one of the most expensive jewelry items, they are crafted of white metals and is more heavy then gold. Titanium jewely is quite really light and is about half the weight of steel. Platinum jewelry and titanium jewelry are also naturally white or silver and doesn't have to mixed with other metal to achieve a brilliant shine.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Sterling Silver appealing to young consumers
Sterling silver jewelry is synonymous with class and style in the world of fashion.
One of the reasons sterling silver jewelry is so popular is its affordability and versatility. Sterling silver can be crafted into many different jewelry items including charms, rings and chains. Silver jewelry is often mistaken for other more precious metals including white gold and platinum.
Sterling Silver is a mixture of fine silver and other metal alloys. Sterling is usually combined with copper to make the jewelry more long lasting and durable. Sterling silver jewelry is usually marked on the inside to indicative of its purity. Sterling silver jewelry made of just the right combination of silver and metal allows a jeweler to create a long lasting, durable piece that is shiny and brilliant enough to be mistaken for more expensive precious metals. Sterling silver is more likely to tarnish over time because of the presence of copper.
Certain maintenance measures need to be taken to care for sterling silver jewelry. To prevent unsightly tarnishing, it should be washed with water and a mild detergent after it is worn, and since it is softer than some other precious metals, abrasion and shock to the piece should be prevented to avoid scratching or marring its surface. In the event that tarnishing does occur, sterling silver jewelry can be polished to restore it to its former sheen.
When buying silver jewelry, you should be prepared to take your time to select quality pieces, just as you would if selecting a more expensive jewelry item. Young consumers are often attracted to sterling silver jewelry because it is so affordable and beautiful. Sterling silver also comes in many contemporary and modern designs which are appealing to young consumers.
One of the reasons sterling silver jewelry is so popular is its affordability and versatility. Sterling silver can be crafted into many different jewelry items including charms, rings and chains. Silver jewelry is often mistaken for other more precious metals including white gold and platinum.
Sterling Silver is a mixture of fine silver and other metal alloys. Sterling is usually combined with copper to make the jewelry more long lasting and durable. Sterling silver jewelry is usually marked on the inside to indicative of its purity. Sterling silver jewelry made of just the right combination of silver and metal allows a jeweler to create a long lasting, durable piece that is shiny and brilliant enough to be mistaken for more expensive precious metals. Sterling silver is more likely to tarnish over time because of the presence of copper.
Certain maintenance measures need to be taken to care for sterling silver jewelry. To prevent unsightly tarnishing, it should be washed with water and a mild detergent after it is worn, and since it is softer than some other precious metals, abrasion and shock to the piece should be prevented to avoid scratching or marring its surface. In the event that tarnishing does occur, sterling silver jewelry can be polished to restore it to its former sheen.
When buying silver jewelry, you should be prepared to take your time to select quality pieces, just as you would if selecting a more expensive jewelry item. Young consumers are often attracted to sterling silver jewelry because it is so affordable and beautiful. Sterling silver also comes in many contemporary and modern designs which are appealing to young consumers.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Gold and silver best known precious metals
A metal is deemed to be precious if it is rare. The discovery of new sources of ore or improvements in mining or refining processes may cause the value of a precious metal to diminish.
The best-known precious metals are gold and silver. While both have industrial uses, they are better known for their uses in art, jewelry, and coinage. Other precious metals include the Platinum group metals: ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, and platinum, of which platinum is the most widely traded. Plutonium and uranium could also be considered precious metals.
Gold by nature is yellow and is soft. It is mixed with other metals to form an alloy making it stronger. Gold in pure form is known as 24 karat gold. 18 K gold means 18 parts gold and the rest of the 6 parts come from another precious metal. Gold is also alloyed with other metals to create different colors of gold. Adding copper to gold gives you rose gold. Adding silver to gold gives it an appearance of green color. Adding nickel or Palladium turns yellow gold to white gold. Your gold jewelry can also be made using a combination of two or more colors. They are called two toned or three tone gold.
People have prefer white gold to yellow gold because diamonds match better with white gold. It is cheaper than platinum. Silver is a white grey metal which is softer than gold, platinum and titanium. Platinum - this is a very interesting metal because it is rarer than gold . It is 60% denser than gold and is white in color which matches diamonds.
The best-known precious metals are gold and silver. While both have industrial uses, they are better known for their uses in art, jewelry, and coinage. Other precious metals include the Platinum group metals: ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, and platinum, of which platinum is the most widely traded. Plutonium and uranium could also be considered precious metals.
Gold by nature is yellow and is soft. It is mixed with other metals to form an alloy making it stronger. Gold in pure form is known as 24 karat gold. 18 K gold means 18 parts gold and the rest of the 6 parts come from another precious metal. Gold is also alloyed with other metals to create different colors of gold. Adding copper to gold gives you rose gold. Adding silver to gold gives it an appearance of green color. Adding nickel or Palladium turns yellow gold to white gold. Your gold jewelry can also be made using a combination of two or more colors. They are called two toned or three tone gold.
People have prefer white gold to yellow gold because diamonds match better with white gold. It is cheaper than platinum. Silver is a white grey metal which is softer than gold, platinum and titanium. Platinum - this is a very interesting metal because it is rarer than gold . It is 60% denser than gold and is white in color which matches diamonds.
Monday, September 25, 2006
investing in coins and precious metals.
If you've ever considered investing in coins and precious metals.
Coins are one of the oldest forms of currency, and some of the most lasting reminders of eras gone by. Some coins from ancient days are made of gold, silver, copper.Many investors prefer to purchase precious metals such as gold or silver to add some security to their investment plan. Even when stocks and bonds fall in value, there will always be a market for certain metals… especially those that can be used in jewelry and have been used as a basis for various economies.
Of course, just because something has value doesn't mean that you should use all of your investment money to buy it. When buying precious metals, you should always temper your investment with other forms of investment. This helps to protect you against theft, since there are no easily traceable methods of finding stolen gold or silver bars and coins.
Coins and precious metals can be used as a wonderful supplement to traditional investments.
Coins are one of the oldest forms of currency, and some of the most lasting reminders of eras gone by. Some coins from ancient days are made of gold, silver, copper.Many investors prefer to purchase precious metals such as gold or silver to add some security to their investment plan. Even when stocks and bonds fall in value, there will always be a market for certain metals… especially those that can be used in jewelry and have been used as a basis for various economies.
Of course, just because something has value doesn't mean that you should use all of your investment money to buy it. When buying precious metals, you should always temper your investment with other forms of investment. This helps to protect you against theft, since there are no easily traceable methods of finding stolen gold or silver bars and coins.
Coins and precious metals can be used as a wonderful supplement to traditional investments.
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Precious metal - Sterling silver jewelry a popular choice
Have you ever wondered what exactly is up with precious metal? This informative report can give you an insight into everything you've ever wanted to know about precious metal.
Sterling silver jewelry has always been popular and remains so today. Sterling silver estate jewelry has also shared it’s time in the limelight but in recent years its popularity has exploded. Everyone knows how beautiful sterling silver is and how durable it is, that’s one of the reasons it’s such a popular choice.
The best time to learn about precious metal is before you're in the thick of things. Wise readers will keep reading to earn some valuable precious metal experience while it's still free. Whether you are looking at sterling silver for a gift for that special someone or looking to add to your own jewelry to make that fashion statement, it’s important you understand the terms that are used throughout the industry. Once you understand the terminology you will be better equipped to choose quality pieces of sterling silver jewelry.
Silver likes to be worn. It helps keep it shiny and beautiful. So the next time you are in the market for some quality sterling silver jewelry be sure to check out estate silver jewelry!
Those who only know one or two facts about precious metal can be confused by misleading information. The best way to help those who are misled is to gently correct them with the truths you're learning here.
Sterling silver jewelry has always been popular and remains so today. Sterling silver estate jewelry has also shared it’s time in the limelight but in recent years its popularity has exploded. Everyone knows how beautiful sterling silver is and how durable it is, that’s one of the reasons it’s such a popular choice.
The best time to learn about precious metal is before you're in the thick of things. Wise readers will keep reading to earn some valuable precious metal experience while it's still free. Whether you are looking at sterling silver for a gift for that special someone or looking to add to your own jewelry to make that fashion statement, it’s important you understand the terms that are used throughout the industry. Once you understand the terminology you will be better equipped to choose quality pieces of sterling silver jewelry.
Silver likes to be worn. It helps keep it shiny and beautiful. So the next time you are in the market for some quality sterling silver jewelry be sure to check out estate silver jewelry!
Those who only know one or two facts about precious metal can be confused by misleading information. The best way to help those who are misled is to gently correct them with the truths you're learning here.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
precious metal : The Beauty of a Pendant Necklace
I am truly fascinated by all kind of jewellery but on top of my list stand pendant necklaces. There is absolutely nothing which can be more beautiful. It isn't the glimmer I like. I often find myself enchanted by a plain and tarnish pendant necklace. I try not to pay too much attention to gems - sapphires, rubies, emeralds and diamonds, so I am not really taken away by shiny things. And I surely cannot afford to have a necklace like that. What I like best are unique pendant necklaces which have a story of their own and have a character.
My favorite pendant necklace was not originally designed as pendant jewellery. It was made up of a piece of pewter and it was a figure I liked to put on my mantle piece. The figure depicts a wizard, not an ordinary one but such without a long beard, a straight cap and long robes, and there is not a red stone in the wizard's staff, either. On the contrary, it is a typical but an eccentric pendant necklace.
The only thing that helps you recognize this figure is actually a wizard is the staff inscribed with imaginary runes that he holds. My wizard figure has a big casual hat with a puff ball, chubby cheeks, and a large friendly smile. He looks quite similar to a regular guy, so people often ask me about him. This is what I call a good pendant necklace, such that draws attention to you not for its gems but for its uniqueness and charm.
Making your own pendant necklace is not a very difficult task but the majority of people prefer purchasing them from stores. With a little creativeness you can make almost any miniature a lovely pendant necklace. Sometimes you might need to solder of bend the material, knowing something about shaping wire might also be helpful but most of the times you wouldn't need to do that in order to make a pendant necklace. All you need to have is patience and desire to learn. Having these two, you can easily make your own unique pendant necklace.
by Morgan Hamilton
My favorite pendant necklace was not originally designed as pendant jewellery. It was made up of a piece of pewter and it was a figure I liked to put on my mantle piece. The figure depicts a wizard, not an ordinary one but such without a long beard, a straight cap and long robes, and there is not a red stone in the wizard's staff, either. On the contrary, it is a typical but an eccentric pendant necklace.
The only thing that helps you recognize this figure is actually a wizard is the staff inscribed with imaginary runes that he holds. My wizard figure has a big casual hat with a puff ball, chubby cheeks, and a large friendly smile. He looks quite similar to a regular guy, so people often ask me about him. This is what I call a good pendant necklace, such that draws attention to you not for its gems but for its uniqueness and charm.
Making your own pendant necklace is not a very difficult task but the majority of people prefer purchasing them from stores. With a little creativeness you can make almost any miniature a lovely pendant necklace. Sometimes you might need to solder of bend the material, knowing something about shaping wire might also be helpful but most of the times you wouldn't need to do that in order to make a pendant necklace. All you need to have is patience and desire to learn. Having these two, you can easily make your own unique pendant necklace.
by Morgan Hamilton
precious metal : Care & Storage of Sterling Silver Jewelry
Proper care and storage of your sterling silver jewelry means you will have many years of pleasure and your jewelry will continue to look like new. Sterling silver will tarnish over time and with a little care will continue to look beautiful. With some pieces, you may even wish to leave some “color” to enhance the contrasts or aged appearance of your jewelry
Types of Cloths/Brushes
Because sterling silver is a relatively soft metal, it will scratch easily. For best results use only use only soft, lint-free 100% cotton cloth. Terry cloth, synthetic fabrics or any coarse cloth may cause fine surface scratches which will trap tarnish, dirt and polish. This will cause your jewelry to lose its luster and appear duller over time.
You may clean your silver jewelry with a very soft brush, like a baby’s toothbrush, a horsehair brush or brushes sold for this purpose. Some have successfully used mushroom brushes. The bristles of the brush must be very soft and used gently. There’s no place for rough treatment or harsh scrubbing if you wish to preserve the luster of your jewelry.
Anti-tarnish polishing cloths are available and are very inexpensive. These are both handy and easy to use. However, if your jewelry includes gem stones, you’ll need to be careful not to rub the stone(s) with the cloth. It could, over time, damage the stone.
Types of Cleaners
For the same reasons, a soft cloth is necessary – so is a soft, gentle cleanser. There are several options available.
For light cleaning, a mild detergent and warm water will often do the trick. Just make sure that you are using a lint-free soft cotton cloth to gently clean your jewelry. Once cleaned and rinsed thoroughly, gently dry completely before storing.
You can also purchase a silver cleaning dip – just make sure that you do not immerse the stone. Gently wipe with a soft cloth and rinse with cool water. Always make sure your jewelry is completely dry before storing.
There are a number of excellent quality silver polishes and pastes that you may wish to use for pieces that are more heavily soiled. Again, do not rub the polish on the gem stone as it may dull the surface over time. Be sure to rinse your piece thoroughly and remove all polish or paste. If your jewelry is a plain silver piece, with no gem stone, you may want to use a silver polish spray.
Ultrasonic cleaners are not recommended for any silver jewelry with gem stones and particularly any that are porous, like turquoise. The cleaner may harm the stone. If your silver jewelry has no setting, then you may use an ultrasonic cleaner.
How to Clean
If you’ve ever noticed a black car that has been repeatedly hand washed, you’ll notice the circular scratches that inevitably show. Keep that in mind when you’re cleaning your jewelry. Use a lengthwise gentle motion to wipe your jewelry clean rather than a circular one. Any surface scratches that occur will be less noticeable. Make sure that you rinse your jewelry completely and gently dry with a clean, soft cloth.
How to store
Storing each piece of silver jewelry separately will reduce the amount of scratching that occurs in a jewelry box. Using an airtight zipped bag – plastic or specially purchased anti-tarnish bags – will help reduce tarnishing over time.
Silver jewelry is meant to be worn. Actually our body oils act as a barrier to tarnish – most of the problem will come in storing the jewelry. A little consistent care will go a long way to keeping your sterling silver jewelry beautiful for a lifetime. But if you’re like most of us and get busy with other things, it’s nice to know that silver jewelry is quite forgiving.
by Terry Lewis
Types of Cloths/Brushes
Because sterling silver is a relatively soft metal, it will scratch easily. For best results use only use only soft, lint-free 100% cotton cloth. Terry cloth, synthetic fabrics or any coarse cloth may cause fine surface scratches which will trap tarnish, dirt and polish. This will cause your jewelry to lose its luster and appear duller over time.
You may clean your silver jewelry with a very soft brush, like a baby’s toothbrush, a horsehair brush or brushes sold for this purpose. Some have successfully used mushroom brushes. The bristles of the brush must be very soft and used gently. There’s no place for rough treatment or harsh scrubbing if you wish to preserve the luster of your jewelry.
Anti-tarnish polishing cloths are available and are very inexpensive. These are both handy and easy to use. However, if your jewelry includes gem stones, you’ll need to be careful not to rub the stone(s) with the cloth. It could, over time, damage the stone.
Types of Cleaners
For the same reasons, a soft cloth is necessary – so is a soft, gentle cleanser. There are several options available.
For light cleaning, a mild detergent and warm water will often do the trick. Just make sure that you are using a lint-free soft cotton cloth to gently clean your jewelry. Once cleaned and rinsed thoroughly, gently dry completely before storing.
You can also purchase a silver cleaning dip – just make sure that you do not immerse the stone. Gently wipe with a soft cloth and rinse with cool water. Always make sure your jewelry is completely dry before storing.
There are a number of excellent quality silver polishes and pastes that you may wish to use for pieces that are more heavily soiled. Again, do not rub the polish on the gem stone as it may dull the surface over time. Be sure to rinse your piece thoroughly and remove all polish or paste. If your jewelry is a plain silver piece, with no gem stone, you may want to use a silver polish spray.
Ultrasonic cleaners are not recommended for any silver jewelry with gem stones and particularly any that are porous, like turquoise. The cleaner may harm the stone. If your silver jewelry has no setting, then you may use an ultrasonic cleaner.
How to Clean
If you’ve ever noticed a black car that has been repeatedly hand washed, you’ll notice the circular scratches that inevitably show. Keep that in mind when you’re cleaning your jewelry. Use a lengthwise gentle motion to wipe your jewelry clean rather than a circular one. Any surface scratches that occur will be less noticeable. Make sure that you rinse your jewelry completely and gently dry with a clean, soft cloth.
How to store
Storing each piece of silver jewelry separately will reduce the amount of scratching that occurs in a jewelry box. Using an airtight zipped bag – plastic or specially purchased anti-tarnish bags – will help reduce tarnishing over time.
Silver jewelry is meant to be worn. Actually our body oils act as a barrier to tarnish – most of the problem will come in storing the jewelry. A little consistent care will go a long way to keeping your sterling silver jewelry beautiful for a lifetime. But if you’re like most of us and get busy with other things, it’s nice to know that silver jewelry is quite forgiving.
by Terry Lewis
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