| Gold jewelry has been a favorite of consumers | | | | Tip #2 - When selecting a fine accessory, look for |
| who wish to not only enjoy wearing a beautiful | | | | the karat amount as well as a trademark symbol |
| piece of jewelry but who also want to make an | | | | that is etched into the inside area of a ring or |
| investment that will only accrue in value over the | | | | bracelet for example. This authenticates the |
| years. Gold accessories are always in style | | | | manufacturer as well as often identifies the |
| whether they are white or yellow metal and are | | | | country in which the item was manufactured. |
| always beautiful no matter the age of the piece. | | | | Tip #3 - Ask what other metals are mixed with |
| This metal is also very user friendly because it's | | | | an accessory. If you are purchasing anything less |
| beauty is untarnished over the years and it is also | | | | than a 24 karat piece, be sure to ask a jewelry |
| hypoallergenic to almost everyone who wears | | | | what other metals were used in the structure of |
| jewelry made from gold. If you're looking to add | | | | the product. Metals such as nickel can be mixed |
| a piece of gold jewelry to your accessory | | | | with gold to make rings, necklaces and other |
| collection, here are few tips to help you make a | | | | types of jewelry. Pieces made from a mixture of |
| smart investment. | | | | metals is considered an alloy. Some people are |
| Tip #1 - Determine the purity of gold that you | | | | allergic to alloys so be sure what you are getting. |
| prefer to purchase. The metal can be found in | | | | Tip #4 - Choose the best item you can afford. |
| various levels of purity determined by 24, 18k, | | | | The absolute best investment you can make is a |
| 14k, 12k and 10k. The "k" means karats which | | | | piece of jewelry that is made with pure gold. It is |
| refers to the amount of gold in jewelry. The | | | | durable, non-allergenic, and will gain in value over |
| higher the karat, the more pure gold is included in | | | | time. You will enjoy your selection for a lifetime if |
| the metal structure of the accessory. Whereas a | | | | you choose the best materials. |
| 10k piece has the lowest amount of gold, a 24k | | | | Before choosing your next personal accessory, be |
| item is made from pure gold. The amount of pure | | | | sure to ask plenty of questions and check the |
| gold within a piece is directly related to the cost | | | | guarantees as well. If you use these simple tips |
| factor. The more gold, the higher priced the item | | | | when selecting jewelry, you will more likely be |
| becomes but also the better investment since | | | | assured that you will purchase the best gold |
| gold prices continue to hold steady or accrue over | | | | jewelry for your personal collection. |
| the years. | | | | |