It is therefore important for us to share a few guidelines and tips that will be useful to such men. If you happen to be one of them, (please) read on. With an open mind, feast your eyes on the following buying tips and believe or not, your next trip to your jewellery store will be stress-free.

Have a specific jewellery piece in mind before walking in the store

Nothing is as frustrating as trying to buy stuff that you know nothing about, right? This is not any different when buying jewellery especially for a man. So, to avoid the embarrassment, know your jewellery color, your metal preference, as well as the pricing.

Talk to a professional jeweler

Do not pretend to know everything about jewellery. If you are not sure of what suits you best, do not be ashamed of consulting someone who knows better.

Buy from a Jeweler you trust

Not all jewelers out there are trustworthy. To be safe and to ensure that you do not go home with fake metal, ask friends or family members for recommendations. If you can’t get recommendations, you can also find a reliable jeweler through online client reviews.

On the other hand, if you are buying jewellery for ‘her’, here are some additional tips that are worth considering;

• Know what she loves – Women are very choosy when it comes to their jewellery. Find time when your partner is not around take a look at her jewellery box. This way you will grab a thing or two about her taste and preference.
• Be sure of the sizing – This is especially if you are buying a ring. Also, by checking her jewellery box, grab one of her rings and bring it to the store with you. Give it to the jeweler so that he can size your ring to the exact fitting.
• Create a first impression with the gift presentation – I have not yet a woman who doesn’t love gifts, especially those that come in small boxes. Wrap it well and wear a smile as you hand her the gift.

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To ensure that fake sellers do not take advantage of your lack of knowledge, read on. Below are key pointers to consider when comparing fake versus real sterling silver jewellery. Your goal reading this should be to ensure that you do not get duped. After all, genuine silver jewellery is an investment that will surpass time thanks to their durability.

Look out for a Silver Stamp

Real silver is at least 92.5 % silver and 7.5% of other metal alloys.  Pure silver is too soft to make jewellery and that is why alloys are also used to make it harder and stronger. However, it is difficult to tell if you are looking at fake or genuine silver unless the jewellery pieces have a silver stamp on them. For example, if your pendant has a stamp at the back, “900 pure silver”, this will mean that the piece is 90 % silver and 10 % of other alloys.

Take a Nitric Acid test

Running the jewellery through a nitric acid test is also one of the ways to tell what is fake and what is genuine. Whether you do it yourself for have the jeweler do it for you, know that Fake sterling silver fizzes and the acid turns bluish-greenish in color.

Do a magnet test

Owing to the fact that shiny metals are not magnetic, sterling silver should not be attracted by a magnet. Just like testing gold and platinum, when your silver jewellery is attracted once placed near a magnet, sorry to say but it is fake.

Finally, the price tag is very important

Pure silver is not costly but sterling silver is. If your item’s price tag seems too good to be true, then there is a possibility that you are either buying fake or silver plated pieces.

Quick Tips

• When doing a Nitric acid test, ensure that you have protective gloves on since it is a corrosive chemical. Kenya has some credible sources.
• Get your jewellery pieces from renowned stores. If you are not sure ask around for recommendations.

Call Us on  0704-878 717 to get the best offers on silver jewellery.

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