The difference between cheap jewellery and fine jewellery lies in the material being used. The end look at times can be very close, but the material used is what makes all the difference. Fashion jewellery is made of cheap materials, and that is why it is cheap jewellery. Imitation jewellery is also cheap jewellery because it is made of cheaper materials, to create a look that would be similar to fine jewellery.

You should be able to understand the difference between the kind of materials to be able to differentiate between cheap jewellery and fine jewellery. Some stores might be selling cheap jewellery in place of fine jewellery because of the similar look that can be created in cheap jewellery as well. That is why it is important to understand the basics so that you know the difference. If you look at cheap jewellery the front of it will appear good and fine, but always take a look at the back and see how its has been soldered together. Fine jewellery will never contain those marks that cheap jewellery contains.

Now if you are buying fine jewellery you should ask your jeweler to give you complete details of the percentage of the materials used. Gold and silver are never used pure as they are too soft, so you should know the level purity and impurity in your jewellery.

Some people are concerned about the type of materials used in cheap jewellery as being hazardous to health; especially if it has been imported from an emerging country. The main concern is for children, who sometime take their cheap jewellery in their mouth without the parents noticing it, and it might be hazardous to their health because of the low grade materials used. This is a genuine concern and you should pay attention to where the cheap jewellery was made in.