How to choose the right jewelry

Jewelry has become an integral part of the appearance of modern man. Rings and earrings, pendants and bracelets not only serve as an original and stylish decoration, but are also part of the image that emphasizes the taste of its owner. Many jewelry items are inherited from generation to generation and therefore the choice of gold items must be approached very responsibly - a piece of jewelry purchased today may become your family heirloom in the future. Very often, one piece of jewelry wants to be worn every day, and another one is gathering dust in a jewelry box for many years, never worn. Why this happens, and how to choose the right jewelry we will tell in our article.

Precious metal: what to choose?

One of the main selection criteria that you should pay attention to when choosing jewelry is the metal for making the product. To date, the most popular and sought after metals are gold and silver. When purchasing your piece of jewelry, check for the presence of proof, which indicates the percentage of gold or silver in the precious metal, expressed in digital terms.

Along with the hallmark, a very important nuance is the metal color. Gold can have different shades, which depend on the presence of various impurities in it. There are white, yellow and red gold. Silver, like gold, is widely used in jewelry production. This metal has a high softness and ductility, and therefore jewelers use it in the manufacture of intricate openwork jewelry. Silver is harmoniously combined with inserts of various colors, enameling or engraving.

Basic criteria for quality jewelry

• When choosing your piece of jewelry, carefully inspect its outer surface. It should not have any scratches, dents or other mechanical damage, unless it is intended by the model. The applied enamel or engraving must be clear, without the presence of glue residues and stains.
• The presence of a tag is the main indicator of a quality piece of jewelry. It is a kind of passport that contains a seal and all the necessary information regulated by the state standard, namely the indication:

- manufacturer and manufacturer's address;

- the name of the product and its article;

- samples and weights of the decoration;

- the presence and description of the insert.

Additional information contained on the tag is a description of the inserts, as well as the dimensions of the product.

• One of the indicators of the attractiveness of a piece of jewelry is the presence of various inserts made of precious and ornamental stones. The color of the stone, its size and cost can vary very widely and depend only on your aesthetic preferences and financial capabilities. An essential parameter of jewelry is the weight of the stone, which is indicated in carats (1 carat is equal to 200 milligrams).

The choice of stone inlaid in your jewelry should be approached very carefully and take into account that there are certain quality criteria for different inserts. For example, for diamonds, a prerequisite is to indicate the number of stones with the same characteristics, the weight of the inserts in carats, the type and quality of the cut. For other stones - color, transparency, saturation, lightness.

Pearl jewelry looks especially elegant. When choosing such products, pay attention to the size, shape and quality of the selection of stones, as well as their color, brilliance, clarity, mother-of-pearl thickness.

The absence of cracks, chips and other visible defects of the inserts is an excellent indicator of their high quality.

• The quality of the lock on earrings, bracelets and chains is also an important criterion for the quality of jewelry. It should be reliable, convenient and practical - the product should be easy to fasten and unfasten, and also not cause inconvenience in its use.

Following our recommendations, you will choose a piece of jewelry that will delight you for many years and handmade gold items EliteGold will become your favorite in your jewelry store casket.