Journal
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Engagement
How to Measure Ring Size at Home
Three ways to find a ring size at home, which one is most reliable, and the details that make the difference between a good fit and...
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Engagement
How Should an Engagement Ring Fit?
Snug enough to stay, loose enough to remove. How a well-fitted engagement ring should feel, and what to do when the fit is not quite right.
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Engagement
When Should You Buy an Engagement Ring?
There is no right season, only enough time. A realistic timeline from first research to the proposal, including sizing, making and engraving.
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Gold & Metals
14K vs 18K Gold
18K has more gold and a richer colour; 14K is harder and costs less. How the two compare for rings, earrings and everyday wear.
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Gold & Metals
White Gold vs Platinum
Two white metals with different natures. How white gold and platinum compare in colour, weight, wear, sensitivity and upkeep.
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Gold & Metals
White Gold vs Yellow Gold
The same gold, alloyed differently. How white and yellow gold are made, how they look with different stones and what each needs over time.
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Gold & Metals
Sterling Silver Jewelry Explained
What 925 means, why silver tarnishes, how sterling compares with fine silver and plated metals, and how to keep it bright.
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Jewelry Care
How to Clean Fine Jewelry
A safe method for most fine jewelry, the exceptions that need special care, and the household products that do more harm than good.
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Jewelry Care
How to Clean a Diamond Ring
Diamonds attract oil, so even the finest stone loses its sparkle without regular cleaning. A simple routine that brings it back.
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Jewelry Care
How to Clean Moissanite
Moissanite is one of the easiest stones to care for. How to clean it, why it can look hazy and what to watch in the setting.
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Jewelry Care
How to Store Jewelry
Good storage prevents scratches, tangles and tarnish. How to store each kind of piece at home and when travelling.
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Jewelry Care
Can You Shower With Jewelry On?
The answer depends on the material. What water, soap and chlorine do to each kind of jewelry, and which pieces should always come off.
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Style
What Is a Tennis Bracelet?
A continuous line of individually set stones, flexible enough to move with the wrist. What defines a tennis bracelet and how to judge one.
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Style
What Is a Signet Ring?
A ring with a flat face made to carry a mark. The history of the signet, how it is engraved and how it is worn today.
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Style
How to Layer Necklaces
Layering is about spacing, contrast and restraint. Necklace lengths explained, and a simple method for layers that look intentional.
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Style
How to Stack Rings
A good stack balances shape, metal and scale, and is comfortable to wear. How to build one, and how to protect the rings in it.
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Gifting
How to Choose Earrings for a Gift
Earrings are one of the easiest pieces to give well. What to check first, which styles suit most people and how to choose a fastening.
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Gifting
Anniversary Jewelry Gift Guide
Traditional anniversary materials, and jewelry ideas that mark a shared year without falling into cliché.
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Gemstones
A Guide to Birthstones
The modern birthstone for every month, where the list comes from, and how durable each stone is for everyday jewelry.
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Gemstones
Sapphire Jewelry Guide
Sapphire is corundum, second only to diamond in hardness and found in almost every colour. How to judge colour, origin, treatments and laboratory-grown sapphire.
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Gemstones
Natural vs Lab-Grown Gemstones
Natural, laboratory-grown, treated, imitation: the words that describe a gemstone's origin, and why each must be used precisely.
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Engagement
How to Choose Wedding Bands
Width, profile, metal, finish and fit: how to choose a wedding band that will be worn comfortably for decades.
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Engagement
Do Wedding Bands Have to Match?
No. How couples coordinate wedding bands without making them identical, and the practical points worth considering.
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Engagement
A Complete Guide to Bespoke Jewelry
What bespoke really means, how a commission unfolds from first conversation to delivery, what it costs and what to agree in writing.
