Stories, guides & care
Everything we know about choosing, styling and caring for fine jewelry — written by the people who make it.
Does Gold Jewelry Turn Green?
Does gold jewelry turn skin green? Why it happens, whether real solid gold does it, how karat and plating matter, whether it's...
Does Sterling Silver Turn Green?
Pure silver does not turn green. The 7.5% copper in sterling can leave a faint, washable green mark on some skin, dark...
How to Care for Gold Plated & Vermeil Jewelry
Gold vermeil and gold plated jewelry keep their glow with a few simple habits. Here is what vermeil really is, how it...
How to Care for Gold Jewelry
Pure gold doesn't tarnish — but the alloy metals in 14K and 18K can. The complete expert guide to cleaning, storing, and...
June Birthstones: Pearl, Alexandrite & Moonstone Guide
June has three birthstones — pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone. A complete guide to what each means, why June has three, how they...
Gold Vermeil vs Gold Plated vs Gold Filled
An honest 4-way comparison of gold vermeil, gold plated, gold filled, and solid gold: what each one is, the FTC micron standards,...
10k vs 14k vs 18k Gold
10k vs 14k vs 18k gold compared: what karat means, purity, durability, color, price, and which gold karat is the smartest choice...
How to Clean Sterling Silver
How to clean sterling silver jewelry at home: why it tarnishes, the best gentle and deep-cleaning methods, what never to use, and...
What Is 925 Sterling Silver?
925 sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver mixed with 7.5% alloy for strength. A clear guide to what the 925 stamp means,...
What Is a Salt and Pepper Diamond? The Complete Guide
A real diamond that celebrates its flaws. What a salt and pepper diamond is, what causes its speckled look, how durable it...
Toi et Moi Ring Meaning: Symbolism, History & How to Choose
"You and me" in French — two stones, two souls, one ring. What a toi et moi ring means, its history from...
Purple Gemstones: Names, Meanings, Hardness & Value
From everyday amethyst to rare tanzanite — the complete guide to 15 purple gemstones, what they mean, how durable they are, their...
