Wedding Jewellery

How should adjustable costume-jewellery fastenings be checked before an event?

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Test adjustable fastenings for secure closure, smooth edges and comfortable fit before relying on them during an event.

Open and close the piece as intended, inspect loose links or stones and check whether the adjustment can slip when the wearer moves. Ask the seller or a jeweller to correct defects rather than repeatedly bending a weak component. Do not force a ring or bangle that cannot be removed comfortably. A flexible or one-size label does not establish that an accessory fits every wearer or can withstand unlimited adjustment.

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Gemological Institute of America

Material-sensitive handling, storage and cleaning principles; a jeweller should assess individual fastenings or repairs.

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