Have you ever dressed yourself, then studied your own reflection and realized that something was missing? You wear matching socks, a snazzy outfit, and you tied your shoes, yet there is a hole in your ambiance. Jewelry is probably what is missing. One strategic piece can bring a whole outfit together.

Take a polishing cloth to each piece of jewelry in your collection. This will give your jewelry shine and luster without the use of potentially harmful chemicals. Use the dual-sided cloth on your jewelry just as you would clean a glass. Use the one side designated for polish, and the other for making it shine.

Arm yourself with a magnet and a magnifying glass when shopping for sterling silver jewelry. If an item of jewelry is attracted by a magnet, it is not sterling silver! Only non-precious metals can be drawn to a magnet. You can recognize sterling silver …