{"id":12493,"date":"2016-05-20T11:45:30","date_gmt":"2016-05-20T10:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12493"},"modified":"2016-05-20T17:23:22","modified_gmt":"2016-05-20T16:23:22","slug":"jewellery-and-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/jewellery-and-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Jewellery and You: How to make the right decision?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">Jewellery<\/a> to you might have a sentimental value because it&#8217;s a heirloom or a present from a loved one.<\/h2>\r\nWe all have a different relationship with things that are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">precious, unique and persona<\/a>l to us. It doesn&#8217;t have to be expensive or made of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">precious metal<\/a> such as gold or silver to be special for us.\r\n\r\nIf you are thinking of buying a gift or your partner has asked what you would like, then here are some tips to help you navigate the options.\r\n\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bajSLofBf2k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n<h3>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">Diamond, Gold, Silver or anything at all?<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThe difference between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">fine jewellery<\/a> and costume <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">jewellery<\/a> is the quality of the metal used\u00a0and the authenticity of the stones set into the pieces. Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">fine jewellery<\/a> can last for generations, and it is often considered an investment or something worth collecting and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">passing down to family members<\/a>. There are a few guidelines that can help consumers to understand the difference <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">between fine jewellery<\/a> and costume <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">jewellery<\/a>. Items considered to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">fine jewellery<\/a> are constructed of gold, sterling silver, or platinum. Both yellow and white gold must be at least 10 karats or higher to be classified as fine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">jewellery<\/a>. Generally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">yellow and white gold<\/a> are offered to consumers in 10, 14, and 24 karats. When examining yellow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">gold<\/a>, its appearance will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">become a deeper gold colour in the higher karats<\/a>. White gold looks just about the same in all choices of karats. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">Gold in higher karats<\/a> will tend to be softer, and it will scratch more easily than the lower karats.\r\n\r\nWe advise to make your decisions\u00a0based on the following criteria:\r\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">Style<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThere are lots of different styles when it comes to jewellery. Perhaps consider the jewellery your\u00a0partner or friend currently wears &#8211; will they like something \u00a0traditional or more modern looking, something in between perhaps?\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">Stone<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThe traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">engagement ring<\/a> would be a solitaire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">diamond<\/a>.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re looking for something a little more unusual, why not choose an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">alternative stone<\/a> entirely? A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">ruby, aquamarine, emerald or sapphire all make for beautiful pieces<\/a> with the added touch of being distinctive and unique.\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">The Cut<\/a><\/h3>\r\nFor the main stone in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">ring<\/a> you have a few options for the cut.\u00a0The two main cuts for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">diamonds<\/a> are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">Brilliant or Princess<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">Brilliant<\/a>\u00a0cut is round, with slightly more sparkle than a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">Princess<\/a>, whereas the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">Princess<\/a> is a more modern square cut.\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">Setting<\/a><\/h3>\r\nDepends on how you prefer a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">gem<\/a> to sit within your piece.\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">Colour<\/a><\/h3>\r\nDoes your partner wear more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">white-gold or yellow-gold<\/a>? You\u2019ll want to consider this carefully and then think about having your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">jewellery<\/a>\u00a0in the same quality to match.\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">Size<\/a><\/h3>\r\nDon&#8217;t forget to consider the size and weight of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">jewellery<\/a> too. You don&#8217;t want <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">earrings<\/a> that will become uncomfortable and heavy to wear or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/Pandora.aspx?i=3497\" target=\"_blank\">ring<\/a> that will get in a way of work during work.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">KidStart, a little help along the way.<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Jewellery to you might have a sentimental value because it&#8217;s a heirloom or a present from a loved one. We all have a different relationship with things that are precious, unique and personal to us. 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