Samuel L. Corey

To keep your jewelry looking attractive, polish it regularly using a cloth made especially for this purpose. This is a natural way to shine all of your jewelry without relying on abrasives or other harsh chemicals. All you do is polish it like you would a glass with the two-sided cloth. Polish jewelry with one side of the cloth, then flip it over and shine jewelry with the other side. If you want gold jewelry, prepare to pay through the nose due to high gold prices. If you decide you must have real gold jewelry, you may want to save money on the karats instead. An 18 karat piece is comprised of no less than 75 percent of pure gold, which is generally considered by many to be the most optimal combination of quality and price. If you wear the piece for 24 hours, then you can be sure that it has been put together correctly and hangs nicely. You’ll also be able to get a better idea of the piece’s durability.