Stories, guides & care
Everything we know about choosing, styling and caring for fine jewelry — written by the people who make it.
Are Herkimer Diamond Rings Durable? The Daily-Wear Guide
Are Herkimer diamond rings durable enough for daily wear? A clear guide to their Mohs 7 hardness, scratch and chip resistance, the...
What Is My Birthstone? Birthstones by Month, Color & Meaning
Find your birthstone by month. A complete birthstone chart with every month's stone, its color and meaning, traditional vs modern birthstones, and...
Is Moissanite A Lab-Grown Diamond?
Is moissanite a lab-grown diamond? No — here's the clear answer, why the two are confused, what each stone really is, whether...
Does Synthetic Alexandrite Change Color?
Yes — synthetic (lab-created) alexandrite changes color just like natural alexandrite. How the color change works, how lab alexandrite is made, how...
Coffin Cut Engagement Rings Guide
Coffin cut engagement rings explained: what the elongated cut is, its meaning and edgy aesthetic, best gemstones, durability, settings, and who it's...
Men's Engagement Rings - Do Men Wear Them, What They Mean & How to Choose One
Men's engagement rings explained: do men wear them, what they mean, and how to choose the right metal, style, stone, fit, and...
Marquise Engagement Rings: The Complete Guide to the Most Elongating Shape
Regal, dramatic, and the shape that looks biggest for its carat. A jeweler's complete marquise guide — the history, the bowtie effect,...
Sapphire Engagement Rings: The Complete 2026 Buying Guide
Sapphire is the smartest colored-stone choice for an engagement ring — Mohs 9 tough, available in every color, and a fraction of...
Tungsten Wedding Bands - Honest Pros, Real Cons & Who They Actually Suit
Tungsten wedding bands pros and cons, honestly: scratch resistance, brittleness, emergency removal, resizing, longevity, and exactly who a tungsten ring suits.
Non-Traditional Men's Wedding Bands - Every Style, Material & Finish Worth Knowing
A complete guide to non-traditional men's wedding bands: alternative metals, inlays, finishes, colors, and silicone options — plus how to choose the...
Can You Shower With a Moss Agate Ring?
Can you shower with a moss agate ring? Occasional water won't ruin it, but soap film, chemicals, and sudden temperature changes will....
How to Clean a Moss Agate Ring Safely
Moss agate is soft and slightly porous, so it needs gentle cleaning. The safe water-and-soap method step by step, what to avoid,...
