One of the most fun and interesting hobbies you can have is collecting jewelry that can last an entire lifetime. Surrounding yourself with beautiful jewels and spending your day discovering a piece with a tale of its own sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? Building up a jewelry collection takes some serious thought and we know it can be a bit difficult knowing where to start. To help get your first collection off the ground, we put up a beginner’s guide covering all you need to know to start your own jewelry collection, from removing rust from vintage pieces to knowing what to buy.
Research
Research, research, and research is the key to a successful collection. There are different types of jewelry collections you can go for such as contemporary with lab-grown diamonds, vintage, or semi-precious. So, spend some time browsing the best jewelry blogs and see what the latest fashion websites are recommending. This way you get a feel for your own personal sense of style.
Items You Love
This is one of the most important pieces of advice for a new collector. Buy what looks good on you – we don’t believe in buying jewelry for the locker. Jewelry must be used, savored, admired, and admired in. Don’t get side-tracked by fashion or investments. The most important thing when it comes to being committed to your jewelry collection long-term is choosing items that you really love. Thinking of that one particular ring after a shopping session is reason enough to add to your collection.
Cleaning
Cleaning your jewelry is a good habit to get into right from the start. Your necklaces, earrings, and other jewels need to be in good condition for a long-lasting collection. It can be tricky to know how to clean everything. A good place to start would be speaking to your retailer for useful guidance on habits like removing rust - a must for vintage jewelry, how often to clean it, and tools.
Reorganize
You might lose track of what you have once your collection becomes a bit bigger. The best way to get back on track is by sorting through your jewelry box. This will give you clarity on what you actually have. Do you still wear all your lovely jewelry? Organize what's inside and decide on what you wouldn't like to keep. You can organize your jewelry into 3 categories of keeping, remodeling, and selling.
Keep. If it’s a piece you are still attached to, then it’s best kept. Diamond jewelry pieces often hold emotional value and are worn frequently.
Remodel. Maybe some jewelry with beautiful diamonds or precious stones doesn’t complement your style anymore. These can be remodeled into new jewelry.Sell. If it’s a piece you really no longer like, then it’s better disposed of. By selling this piece, it can be enjoyed by a new owner.
The steps we’ve outlined will get you on the fast track to starting a jewelry collection of your own! Once you start buying your first few items, you’ll journey to becoming a huge jewelry fanatic.