| There is something about quality silver jewellery that is | | | | of your ring. |
| both stylish and unique. Whether you're looking for new | | | | 4. Do your gemstone research. If you are going to be |
| items to add to your current collection, or are simply | | | | investing your hard earned dollars in a quality |
| searching for the perfect gift there are a wide range | | | | gemstone, you are best served by knowing what you |
| of websites online that will have what you are looking | | | | need to do to take good care of it. Certain cleaning |
| for. | | | | products are fine to use with some stones, and at the |
| Follow these 5 tips to get the most out of these online | | | | same time can be damaging to others. |
| sources. | | | | Take a small amount of time to learn this now, and |
| 1. Find someone reputable. I know it sounds obvious, | | | | save yourself the anguish of damaging your piece |
| but it makes sense to buy handcrafted sterling silver | | | | later on. Another thing you should take into |
| jewellery from a business with good credentials. | | | | consideration in your research, is to find out whether |
| Look for someone with decades of experience. Even | | | | the gemstone you are ordering is natural or has had |
| if they have only been selling online for a short while, it | | | | the colours enhanced. |
| is the workmanship of an experienced craftsman that | | | | Reputable artisans will be comfortable sharing this with |
| you are looking for. | | | | you. For example, it is very rare to find naturally |
| 2. Customise if possible. When jewellery is handmade, | | | | coloured rubies, topaz and sapphires so don't be |
| it can usually be altered in any number of ways to suit | | | | alarmed if you're informed these gemstones have |
| your desires. | | | | been enhanced - it is an accepted practice with the |
| Take advantage of this is you will end up with a piece | | | | industry. |
| that is much closer to what you were looking for | | | | 5. Quality jewellery is worth the investment. Silver |
| when you started. | | | | jewellery is gorgeous, but only if the silver's real. Ensure |
| 3. Measure carefully. Customised pieces tend to be | | | | the online dealer you choose uses either sterling silver |
| more difficult to return, so you need to make sure the | | | | (.925 or 92.5% silver) or fine silver (99.9% pure silver). |
| fit is correct. | | | | When you invest in quality silver jewellery, you're not |
| An important thing to keep in mind when buying a ring | | | | only purchasing a piece you'll treasure now, but one |
| is you should never get measuered when the weather | | | | that will often become a family heirloom for the next |
| is colder than normal. Always factor this in to the sizing | | | | generations. |