Jewelry is Nice and They Aren't Expensive

By Peter Nigerami

All women wants jewelry but they are just so expensive. The good news? It's definitely possible. You will be interested in how to save money on jewelry I'm sure, so this following article should be of help.

Online auctions are a great place to begin. At least if you don't find the piece you want or it is out of your price range, you will get an idea of how much the going price is.

One place that won't give you a stiff markup is the pawn shop. They have loads of inventory these days so it's a great way to get jewelry for cheap. You might be helping them get some needed cash too.

You never know until you ask. Some of your friends may already know where to find great savings on jewelry because they've been secretly buying a bunch of bling without your knowledge.

Don't forget about servicing the jewelry afterward. Even paying slightly more may be worth it if the store will service (clean, adjust, etc) for you lifetime for free.

If you know a thing or two about jewelry, you may want to go to the flea markets and yard sales to find the true gems at incredible prices.

Craft fairs are another good place to look for bargains. Usually you are dealing one on one with the jewelry maker and can bargain with them. These people know their product and are usually very honest.

Never go to any jewelry store based on an advertisement. Stores that have low margins rely on word of mouth and don't need advertising. The ones that buys ads are always the ones that make you pay more for the same quality.

Do not buy anything from a shopping channel on your television if you expect to get quality, nor should you buy in discount counters in department stores. Remember that these stores often buy in bulk from gray market wholesalers.

What is purported to be gold can be brass or gold plated or filled. What is listed as sterling silver on a store sign may not be sterling at all. Make sure a piece is marked correctly before making a purchase or if you don't know, find a reputable dealer.

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