| People have enjoyed jewelry throughout history. | | | | purchase it. For example, be sure to keep it clean |
| It has been given as gifts and as a symbol of | | | | as dirt will gouge the jewelry. Clean it very |
| relationships. It is not only a beautiful accessory, it | | | | carefully with a soft cloth, or get it professionally |
| helps identify a person. Jewelry can be a very | | | | cleaned at a jewelry store. Having clean jewelry is |
| expensive investment so making a wise decision | | | | very important for its longevity but also, since |
| on your jewelry purchase is important to make | | | | jewelry is often worn on some of the most |
| sure the jewelry is of a good quality and (most | | | | sensitive parts of the body, dirty jewelry can |
| importantly) that the recipient is happy. | | | | cause irritation. |
| How to select diamonds | | | | Keeping your jewelry safe |
| When you're selecting diamonds there are four | | | | Store your jewelry in a safe place. For example, |
| things that diamonds are measured on. These are | | | | you may want to buy a safe, or utilize a hidden |
| called the 4 C's of diamonds: | | | | safe which looks like a household product (like a |
| Cut. This refers to the shape of the diamond, | | | | soda can or a jar of cleaner) but has a secret |
| which will determine how much it sparkles when | | | | compartment which thieves might not be likely to |
| the light hits it. | | | | look in. Or, if you are jewelry is highly valued, you |
| Carat. This is how big the diamond is. | | | | may want to even keep it in a security box at a |
| Clarity. This measures how clear the diamond is. | | | | bank. |
| That is, if it has flaws (called inclusions) or not. | | | | Jewelry is an important investment in style and in |
| Color. This is the measurement of how white or | | | | your relationship! Buying jewelry wisely and |
| yellow a diamond is. | | | | keeping it clean and well maintained will help it hold |
| Caring for your jewelry | | | | its beauty and value for your lifetime and allow it |
| Taking care of your jewelry is just as important | | | | to be a legacy to your children. |
| as the decisions you made when you went to | | | | |