How to Buy Jewelry

It's hard to find a woman who doesn't lovecorners
jewelry of some sort. Jewelry helps to create an7. Marquise: double-pointed, boat-shaped stone
image, a personal style, and the type of jewelry a8. Pear: stones in the shape of a pear
woman wears says a lot about her personal9. Princess cut: square- or rectangular-shaped
taste. Some women prefer classic jewelry, gems,brilliant-cut stone
traditional styles. Others prefer moreJewelry comes in all shapes and also in sizes.
contemporary jewelry styles, perhaps ethnicallyWhen you are buying a gift of jewelry, it may
influenced or created by a modern designer.help to take along an already-owned piece to
Whatever she chooses, a woman knows that thecompare sizes. For necklaces and bracelets, a
jewelry she wears will accentuate her look andjewelry dealer can give size or length suggestions
turn heads.depending on the style you choose.
When buying jewelry, some of the terms usedOne need not spend a whole lot of money on
by the dealer can be confusing. Don't let this deterjewelry. Jewelry wholesalers offer quality items at
you from your purchase. A simple lesson can helplower cost. Even some costume jewelry is quite
you read through the jargon.beautiful and far less expensive than "the real
Are you shopping for a ring? These jewelrything." The important thing about jewelry is
settings are common when it comes to diamondsmaking sure it suits the wearer's taste.
or other gemstones:Accessories don't do much good if they just sit in
1. Baguette: rectangular-shapedthe jewelry box.
2. Barion cut: traditional step-cutAnother thing to consider before buying jewelry
3. Bezel: the jewelry's rim holds and completelyfor someone is whether she tends to wear more
surrounds the stonesilver or gold-toned pieces. Some women combine
4. Brilliant cut: reflect the most light from thethe two; most prefer one or the other. Finally,
stone; can be round, heart-shaped, oval, marquise,think about her lifestyle. Would she prefer simple
or pear-shapedjewelry or more elegant, dangling pieces?
5. Cluster setting: this jewelry contains a largeRegardless of what jewelry you choose, this is a
center stone surrounded by smaller stonesgift she will never forget. After all, no woman can
6. Emerald: rectangular- or square-shaped with cuthave enough jewelry.