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How to.... Buy gold
Caratage is important when buying gold jewellery because it
indicates the percentage of real gold in any piece of jewelery.
When you're buying gold jewelery, always look for an engraved
carat mark and jeweller's hallmark. Yellow gold is very fashionable
at the moment in Europe and the USA. Because South Africa
is a season behind the rest of the world when it comes to
jewellery tends, you can expect to see plenty of yellow gold
around next year.
Clean gold
Gold is often chosen for jewellery that is worn every day.
But constant wear exposes it to wide variety of elements that
can dim its lustre over time. To clean and brighten gold jewellery,
soak it in a solution of warm water and detergent-free soap
and scrub gently with a soft-bristled brush.
Care for gold
When you aren't wearing your gold jewellery, store each piece
in individual soft cloth pouches to protect it from brushing
up against other jewellery in your jewellery box.
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