Another form of acid test, using vinegar on gold is a simple, safe, and cost-effective method to test if it’s real. It also doesn’t require scratching the surface of an object. Using an eye dropper, place a drop of vinegar on an inconspicuous location on your gold. If the spot ch...
it is likely fake. If the price is too good to be true, it probably is. There are many jewelry scams. Only a reputable jeweler is going to be able to tell you for certain if the piece is real gold. Some are also able to verify actual karat weight. Unfortunately, in addition to ...
the most sought after jewelry in the world. Unfortunately, this has led many to create fake or counterfeit Tiffany pieces and then try to sell them as originals. In this short video we’ll go over some of the ways you can tell if a piece of Tiffany & Co. jewelry is genuine or not....
One easy way to tell if you are working with real sterling silver is to look on the item for the stamp. Less expensive silver jewelry can be plated and the quality of the plating varies. ProtectaClear keeps all of your silver jewelry sparkling and prevents the tarnish and wear of ...
Designing your own photo ornament this holiday season is the perfect way to look back on the highlights and celebrate life’s milestones. Tell stories that are important to you – for those who said “I do” in the past year to those who welcomed new additions to the family, and any lit...
A good way to tell if an accessory is of good quality is to look at the materials that it is made from. Is the metal gold or silver plated? Is the leather real? Is the hardware solid brass or cheap plastic? If you’re looking for something a bit more high-end, another way to te...
(assuming that you don’t want espresso). If you did have tea with your meal, then the wait-staff should replace your cup (give you a new one) at the end of the meal if you are going to drink coffee. (You should tell them that this is un-necessary if you’ll be having ...
Use a brush. Brushes are a suitable door handle cleaner because they have thin soft bristles that can get the dirt out of tight spaces that cannot be accessed by a cloth or paper towel. Remove the door handle or knob from the door completely. If you want to get the inner parts of you...
If these tests come back positive, unfortunately the only treatment is to avoid the offending metals. She should be OK with good silver jewelry or rhodium plated items, as long as there is no nickel in them; I would suggest any jewelry that she buys should have a written guarantee that ...
How to request a status match What is a status match? A status match sees one airline offer you complimentary frequent flyer status in its own rewards program, based on the status you hold with a competing airline. Sometimes this will be at an equivalent or comparable tier, even if the na...