What to Consider When Buying Your First Jewelry

When buying your first piece of jewelry, you must consider it as a major investment. Pieces of jewelry after all, can be timeless pieces which can be passed on as heirlooms. Because of this, you must be very particular when buying your very first piece of jewelry.

The Look

Where do you plan on wearing the piece? Ask yourself if it is something you would like to wear on a daily basis, or if it is something you save for special events. The overall look of your jewelry will determine how you can use it. Smaller, more nondescript pieces can be worn with casual clothing while bigger, more “showy” pieces may limit where you can wear your jewelry.

The Material

The material of the jewelry you will be buying will also determine how much it would cost. Depending on the kind of precious metals and stones used, the price and quality of your jewelry will also vary. Silver and white gold are cheaper than gold, but they can also be quite expensive. These precious metals, when used in jewelry, retain their value over time. Other pieces you may want to invest in include platinum and titanium.

When it comes to precious stones, having some knowledge on the hardness as well as quality and cut of the stones will help you decide on which piece you would like to have. Bigger stones are usually more expensive, but depending on the kind and quality of the stone, you will be faced with a wide price range. Good investments include diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and rubies. Other kinds of stones you may want to invest in would be something that would have meaning to you, such as your birthstone!

Your Skin Tone

This may sound a little vain, but even the best piece of jewelry may not always look great on your skin tone. I think it’s important to consider your very own skin tone when looking for jewelry to help you decide which would look better on you. Those who have warm skin tones look great with gold, while those who have cool skin tones are better off with wearing silver. If you have neutral skin tone, you’d look great in either!

Remember these tips when choosing your first piece of jewelry, as this will last you a lifetime!