Thursday, March 17, 2016

Deciding On One Of A Kind Jewelry

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By Joyce Harris


One of the nicest gifts to give to a loved one or a special person in your life is an item of jewelry. Many beautiful pieces can be found in high street stores or online for a reasonable price. An extra special gift however is to give a piece of one of a kind jewelry which is truly unique.

There are a few ways that you can create an item that can be described as a one off. This kind of jewelry does not necessarily have to cost the earth and there are no limitations on what can be made. Whether you make the piece yourself of have a professional design and make it for you in Sandy Springs, GA. The item will be totally unique and very special to whoever receives it.

The first decision to be made it what the piece will be made from. There are so many materials that can be used in the construction of jewelry so it is important to make the right choice. Metals ranging from steel to platinum and different stones may be used to create your unique item.

If you choose to use silver, gold or platinum and valuable stones then this will be reflected in the price of the item. Sourcing the right stones is very important and the advice of an expert should be sought when making your selection. Metals and stones can be purchased if you are making the item yourself or can be sourced by the maker of your item.

Many people will choose to design their own jewelry as well as make it to give a personal touch. Using things like a loved ones initials or a special date engraved on a piece can make it unique. Other ideas are to recycle a family item that has been handed down and using the components to create a new piece.

Deciding on designs can sometimes be a difficult process and it is helpful to speak to your jeweler who can assist you with this. They will be more than happy to help you in your efforts and also offer ideas of their own to ensure the item is as you pictured it. If you are intending to make an item at home it is worth asking a jeweler to obtain the materials for you as they will often get it at a lower price.

A very inexpensive way to create a one off piece of jewelry is to use everyday objects such as glass, plastics and sea shells collected from the beach. Many children enjoy making items such as this as part of a school project and each one is different. Stones from the garden or yard can also be painted and shaped to be incorporated into a unique item.

When your piece of jewelry has been made it should be valued so that it may be insured. If you have made the items yourself they can be independently valued by a jeweler or if you have had it made they will value it on request. One off pieces can sometimes be difficult to value but at the very least the replacement cost of materials and labor costs should be covered.




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