Fashion jewelry is an important accessory for both man and woman of fashion and style. A fashion jewel is indeed a piece of art. Necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings form important fashion jewelry pieces. Fashion jewelry follows the current fashion trend pattern and is generally made in silver, gold, diamond or platinum. The lure of the diamond that continues to be the hallmark of exquisite jewelry does not die with any fashion trend. Fashion jewelry can extend to semi precious stones, artificial stones, fashion jewelry display items as well as body piercing fashion jewelry.

Jewelry Storage Tips
Storage Tip 1 Keeping jewelry secure and contained can be as simple as using old, usable collectibles that are lying around the house. An old jewelry box, pouch, old purse, cloth diaper or even an old piece of rolled up felts works well to keep jewelry secure. Storage Tip 2 Did you know that certain jewelry boxes could actually do more harm than good to your precious pieces! Some jewelry boxes do not have "holding areas" to keep your jewelry from rolling, grinding or bumping into each other, so always separate your jewelry when storing. Storage Tip 3 The jewelry industry has developed new jewelry holders, pouches, professional leather portfolios and clutches that are portable and flexible for traveling. They also have secure holding areas, snaps and grooves to keep jewelry from dancing when your not! You can find these items at major department stores. They vary in price and size - from $10 to $50. Storage Tip 4 Sometimes jewelry, either gold, costume or silver tarnishes when it is not worn. Silver grays or blackens while gold sometimes turns reddish brown. Gold does not tarnish, but the alloys in gold do. To keep the luster when storing, place silver (yes, silver) anti-tarnish strips where ever you store jewelry. This will create an environment that will absorb oxidants that discolor and tarnish jewelry. Storage Tip 5 Ever hear the story about someone that "took jewelry off in a public place, to clean their hands and face and forgot to put them back on, left, returned only to find their precious items were gone forever". It happens ALL THE TIME! Never remove your jewelry when you're at an unfamiliar place. Only remove your jewelry when you are going to store it, which is usually at home. Get in the habit of removing your jewelry only in front of your jewelry box. This is an important procedure preventing you from leaving or misplacing something valuable or sentimental. Storage Tip 6 Inventorying your jewelry is an excellent way to keep accurate records should anything happen to your precious pieces. A photograph and a written physical description (a jewelry appraisal would be great) detailing every piece and its cost or value. This handy inventory list will become a valuable tool in case anything should happen. Most insurance companies will expedite a claim much faster when accurate records are submitted to them. Also, if you should want to replace your item, a jeweler can produce the lost item from the photograph much better than if you had to describe it to them. Storage Tip 7 If you plan to storage some of your jewelry for an extended amount of time, make sure that your living climate (weather) is not a moist or salty one. Corrosion can braise or destroy fine delicate items, even when protected by felts or tissues. If the climate is testy then make sure that your items are completely dry and clean, then secure them in felts or diapers with some anti-tarnish strips for good measure. After all that is completed, then put them into a jewelry box or container and wrap them into a baggie. If you have a freeze-dried machine, put the WRAPPED ITEMS into a freeze bag before procedure, then store as indicated above. It seems like a lot of work, but its better to be safe than extremely sorry. Storage Tip 8 If you plan to store watches, especially manual wind or automatics, it is a good idea to get in the habit of winding your watches every two weeks. The oils that lubricate the watch will dry up and attract dirt and moisture. If you are storing quartz movement watches, you should try to leave the watch running. Contrary to some who say disengage the battery, it is a better idea to leave the watch running so that it continues to keep accurate time. Storage Tip 9 Chains, especially fine chains, present a problem of tangling when not in use. A simple remedy is to fasten both ends and hang the chains either on a self made hanger, tie rack or a chain tree. This allows you to keep the chains from tangling with each other and also keeps your individual chains from stretching or bending. Storage Tip 10 Always store your jewelry face up, not on its side or upside down. Bracelets, chains and necklaces can develop bends and kinks if they are not properly positioned. Earring posts or clips can bend and rings can wear if they are not secured to a display or insert. Ring, bracelet, pendant or earring presentation boxes work great because they are made for long-term storage. Sometimes you can purchase old display boxes from garage sales, closeouts, auction houses or jewelry stores (I would tread lightly going to a jewelry store and asking for a display box). Storage Tip 11 Add a drop of glycerin or baby oil to delicate, fine jewelry. Apply a small amount of the solution to all parts of the gemstone and metal. This procedure will help keep moisture in the gemstone and the metal lubricated, preventing dust, dirt or tarnish in making it's way to working parts, joints or clasps that can break down over time. The idea of preventive maintenance is having your jewelry work with you, not against you. A lubricated piece of jewelry also keeps its luster, strength and beauty far longer than something thrown into a purse. Ever heard of Antique Jewelry? (a piece of jewelry that is over a 100 years old) How do you suppose it got that way. Storage Tip 12 If you do a lot of traveling and want to enjoy wearing it, there are a few basic supplies and rules for the road. First and foremost, invest in a professional leathered/felt lined jewelry portfolio pouch. They are the size of a large manila folder or workbook and usually come in basic black. The leathered pouch rolls open to contain multiple areas for storing. Rings, bracelets, chains, brooches, pendants and earrings can easily fit into a pouch, providing ample room for other precious items as well. Each area is designed for complete security and storage allowing snug fits for all sizes of jewelry items. The pouch rolls up tight so that it fits in most suitcases, makeup case, business attach� or the inside pocket of your overcoat. Only a few companies manufacture these items, most of these leathered portfolios are made for jewelry salespeople that sell, on the road, to other jewelry stores. Storage Tip 13 If you do store your jewelry it's important to remind you of some simple and yet not fully recognized methods of jewelry storage. First, always plan your storage; storing your glittering valuables hap hazzardly will cause some possible damage. Itemize your jewelry on a piece of paper, creating units of storage. Try to think of jewelry storage as storing of large household items in an off site warehouse facility. You try to store in areas so that you can easily access, identify and retrieve your items instead of opening all to get to one particular item or items. This method allows you to keep jewelry organized and packed until you really need them. Second, always handle your items while wearing cotton gloves. You can leave an oily impression, usually a tarnished fingerprint, on jewelry after you have prepared them for storage, only to find out later that a ugly and tarnished impression was created when you take them out after a long hibernation. This imprint is very difficult to remove if left for a very long time. Storage Tip 14 Sterling silver is probably one of the softest precious metals around. It absorbs everything around it, becomes abraised, dented or scratched by touching something harder then it and wears very fast when worn. Most silver today has a fine layer of finish over it so that the elements can't do their harmful work. Unfortunately this layer can and will eventually wear off leaving you to handle as carefully as a newborn baby. When storing DON'T clean or polish the jewelry with a heavy hand or with a lot of elbow grease. The overcoat will rub off. The best method for care is to apply a cleaner or clean very delicately then dab very, very, very dry. Brass is another metal that is very unpredictable. Storage Tip 15 Just like anything else, it is a very good idea to have all items for storage be checked and inspected for any possible problems or concerns. A jewelry inspection allows your jeweler an opportunity to professional clean and inspect wear areas that can lead to breakage, abrasion or god forbid a lost gemstone! Treat your jewelry like your health and it will take care of you - emotionally and financially. Top of Page
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