Guides, stories and care for gemstone jewelry
Everything we know about choosing, styling and caring for fine jewelry, written by the people who make it.
Engagement RingsOval Engagement Rings: The Complete Buying Guide
Everything about oval engagement rings: the bowtie effect nobody warns you about, why an oval looks larger than a round of the same carat,...
Gemstone GuidesPink Gemstones: A Complete Guide to Every Pink Gem
Every pink gemstone worth knowing — from pink sapphire and morganite to spinel, tourmaline, kunzite and rhodochrosite — with verified hardness, honest durability advice,...
Jewelry & GiftsCelestial & Star Earrings: A Guide to Cosmic Style
A guide to celestial and star earrings: cosmic and star styles, the gemstones that shimmer like the night sky, signature Orion Nebula and Starry...
Jewelry & GiftsFairy & Celestial Necklaces: A Guide to Enchanted Style
A guide to fairy and celestial necklaces: the fairycore and cosmic aesthetics, the gemstones that suit them, signature Orion Nebula and Starry Night® styles,...
Jewelry & GiftsGothic Earrings: A Dark Romantic Style Guide
A guide to gothic earrings: what defines dark-romantic style, black onyx and dark gemstones, gothic earring styles from studs to drops, and how to...
Diamonds & MoissaniteDoes Moissanite Pass a Diamond Tester?
Does moissanite pass a diamond tester? Yes on a basic thermal tester, no on a dual thermal+electrical tester. The science, the scam, and how...
Jewelry & GiftsHow to Layer Necklaces: The Complete Styling Guide
How to layer necklaces like a stylist: the golden rules, best lengths and spacing, layering for every neckline, mixing metals, easy combinations, and avoiding...
Jewelry & GiftsTypes of Earrings: The Complete Style Guide
A complete guide to the types of earrings: studs, hoops, drops, dangles, threaders and more, by style and backing, plus how to choose for...
Jewelry & GiftsNecklace Length Guide: Chain Sizes & How to Choose
Necklace length guide: standard necklace sizes explained with a chart, where each sits on the body, how to choose the right length, and how...
Jewelry & GiftsGothic Necklaces: Dark Romantic Styles Guide
A guide to gothic necklaces: what defines dark-romantic style, black onyx and dark gemstones, signature Lovers of the Dark and Night Court pieces, and...
Jewelry & GiftsMoonstone Necklaces: Meaning, Styling & Care
The luminous June birthstone at the neckline: what moonstone means, why it glows, how to style a moonstone necklace, and how to keep it...
Diamonds & MoissaniteAre Lab-Grown Diamonds Real Diamonds?
Yes—lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds. Here's the science, the 2018 FTC ruling, how they're grown (HPHT and CVD), grading, price, and resale versus natural.
BirthstonesApril Birthstone: The Complete Diamond Guide
April's birthstone is the diamond. The complete guide to its color, meaning and symbolism, history, the 4Cs, natural vs lab-grown diamonds, and choosing jewelry.
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