Investments come in all costs, shapes, and sizes. You can’t touch most of them, but others are beautiful and sparkly. The kind of investing you do depends on how much you have to invest and what kind of payback you’re looking for.
For younger investors, jewelry is a good way to go. Here are some reminders should you decide to invest in some bling:
Choose Wisely
The first thing you have to do when you’re considering buying jewelry as a form of investment is to find a reputable jeweler. They usually buy and sell a collection of jewelry, which means they have enough experience in identifying good quality pieces. You need their good reputation for quality so that you will not end up wasting money on pieces that will not last and will not get you any kind of profit in the end.
Jewelers in Utah often have several pieces to show buyers, so take your time and pick something you like. At this stage, it’s not about making money. It’s about finding pieces that you would want to own, with their value being secondary to the feeling of joy they spark in you.
Store Jewelry Properly
First, you looked for high-quality jewelry, but that’s not enough to ensure that they will be with you for a long time. Jewelry should be able to outlive you if they are stored and cleaned properly. That’s how they become heirlooms. No owner can just buy earrings, necklaces, bracelets, or rings expecting that they will remain in the same pristine state for decades. Just like with any investment, you need to look after them and make sure they’re not being threatened by external factors.
Repair Broken Clasps
Your jewelry is made from materials that are known for their strength, beauty, and value. However, it’s not uncommon to see a broken clasp or two in your lifetime. Does this mean they have lost their value? No. What this simply means is you will need to take them to your jeweler for a little repair. They will use the same materials used on the original piece so that the repair will not be apparent.
Even if you have lost interest in a certain piece, you don’t have to let them go just yet. A broken necklace or an engagement ring from a marriage that fell apart may be melted down and remade into a new piece of jewelry, which you can pass on to your children.
Wear Them
You invest in jewelry piece by piece and if you keep them in good condition, you may have quite the expensive collection when you’re in your forties. But what’s great about this kind of investment is that you don’t have to keep them stashed away. Those beautiful pieces have to see the light of day or glamour of night, depending on where you wear them. Let them accumulate stories. When it’s time to sell, it’s the sentimentality of those stories that make them even more coveted.
There’s plenty to gain in owning jewelry. Above all, you’re getting accessories that can be the envy of everyone around you.
