Pages

July 17, 2010

Things to Keep in Mind while Shopping for Silver Jewelry

Silver bead jewelry/ sterling silver jewelry are currently in vogue. There is a plethora of silver jewelry and silver accessories that blend well with any kind of outwear – casual or formal. If you have a habit of adding sterling silver jewelry such as earrings, brooches, pendants rings and chains, there are many authentic online and retail shops. However, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind while shopping for silver beads or silver jewelry.

The first and foremost thing is to find a reliable source. Whether you are buying silver beads or silver jewelry gather information about the company that you plan to buy the jewelry from.


If you are planning to purchase a handmade silver jewelry, ensure that you get the piece of jewel that you always dreamt off. You can ask the jeweler to customize the sterling silver jewelry for you. If the silver jewelry on the shelf did not appeal to you, you can always go for customized or personalized jewelry. The jeweler may take a few days to deliver the jewel but it would be worth it. Only ensure to give correct measurements, clear and detailed instructions regarding the size and design of your jewelry.

The lengths of the silver chain, the quality of the semi-precious/precious stones used in the pendants, earrings and finger rings can be personalized or customized. Ensure that the jeweler is ready to follow your instructions before placing the order for the silver jewel.

There are many online jewelry sites from where you can order silver beads or silver jewelry. If you are ordering a necklace or a pendant with precious stones, it is wise to know about the quality of the stones used. You can enquire whether the color of the stones is natural or whether they were improved. If it is a reputed shop, they would share the information willingly.

It is also crucial to know more about the gems used in the silver jewelry that you plan to purchase. For instance you can ask the artisan whether the gems absorb liquids or how to clean them.

Last but not the least in mind to check the quality of silver beads or silver jewelry. If you are buying sterling silver it will have the figure .925 embossed on it. Remember buying silver jewelry is also an investment that can be passed on to the future generations. The jewelry would be treasured as a legacy.
Bookmark and Share

No comments:

Post a Comment

Thanks for posting comment.

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.