How To Hunt For Chic Clearance Jewelry Without Breaking The Bank
When you have to live on a budget, one of the first things people cut back on is shopping
. And in many ways this makes perfect sense. If you are between jobs, the last thing you need to be doing is blowing wads of cash on expensive items that you just dont need.
However, just because you might be short on income, doesnt mean you should cut off your consumerism completely. Think of it this way. Imagine you just got laid off from your job and are starting to go out on new interviews. Sure, you could go in wearing the same old outfit, but then you are just going to feel like the same old person. Sometimes a new outfit or jewelry item is just the thing you need to give you the confidence to get hired.
Again, this doesnt mean you should go out and buy an expensive diamond necklace. While that might give you a lot of confidence, it certainly doesnt make a lot of financial sense.
The key is to go on a hunt for classy clearance jewelry that will have you looking fabulous, without draining your bank account. Here are a few tips on how to find chic clearance jewelry on a budget.
High Quality Imitation Diamonds
Did you know that cubic zirconia is almost impossible to differentiate from a real diamond? Its true. And more importantly, you cannot possible distinguish between one or the other just by looking at them.
The only way to tell the difference between cubic zirconia and a real diamond is in three different ways. For one, you can use a thermal probe. If you dont have a thermal probe available you can weigh a cubic zirconia stone in comparison with a real diamond. A cubic zirconia weighs more than a diamond. The final way to tell the difference is by using a microscope to examine all of the surface features and inclusions.
Needless to say, if you wear a pair of cubic zirconia earrings to a cocktail party, no one can tell the difference just by looking at them. That is what makes items made using imitation diamonds so fantastic.
One example of gorgeous jewelry made using imitation diamonds is the Sonia Bitton for Brilliante Platinum Embraced Lizard Ring. This gorgeous piece features 92 different round cut Brilliante white simulated diamonds sparkling across the delightfully rendered lizard character. It even has two green Brilliante stones to denote the gleaming eyes.
Platinum Plating
Platinum is a gorgeous metal that looks incredible on any type of jewelry. However, not only is it heavy, it is incredibly expensive. While we would all like that gorgeous sheen of fine platinum, it has long been something that most people cant afford.
However, that was before platinum plating became a common process in the jewelry production industry. While you cant have perfect solid platinum, you can still get the same look with platinum plating.
Platinum plating is commonly used as a finishing coat over copper or sterling silver alloys. This gorgeous tone helps bring out the color of gemstones without oxidizing or discoloring.
Another advantage of platinum plating is that it is very resistant to surface abrasion. That means that your pieces will last a long time and can be worn often. Still, platinum plating can wear off after several years. They can, however, be easily re-plated at a respectable jeweler.
The Sterling Silver / Platinum / Black Rhodium Blue or Black & White Diamond Mens Ring is a gorgeous example of what platinum plating can do to spruce up a piece of jewelry. This ring even incorporates real diamonds! It has 32 round cut tiny white stones and 6 larger black or blue stones set all across this ring to make it shine brightly.
Vermeil Plating
The same thing goes with gold as it does with platinum. Both are metals only matched in beauty by their price. But again, just like with platinum, you can find affordable pieces of jewelry that have been plated in gold.
The process of gold plating is actually called vermeil (which is pronounced vermay). This electroplating process occurs when gold of 14K or more is placed over top of sterling silver. All gold vermeil must have a thickness of at least 2.5 microns in order to be officially designated by the jewelry industry. Again, just like platinum plating, this may wear off over time and require re-plating.
The Sterling Silver / Palladium / 18K Vermeil Amazonite or Phosphosiderite Multi-Gem Ring is a stunning example of just how marvelous vermeil can appear. In the center you can find your choice of one of the above-mentioned stones, all surrounded by gorgeous flowing vermeil, palladium, and rhodium plated sterling silver.
Dont flush all your money away on jewelry items you cant afford. Save money and still look great using these tips for
clearance jewelry.
by: Eric A Johnson
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