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 RingsFantasy Engagement Rings: Styles, Stones & How to Choose
Every fantasy engagement ring style, the magical stones ranked by real-world durability, the best metals, and how to choose or design a ring that's...
Engagement RingsWhat Hand Does an Engagement Ring Go On?
The short answer is the left ring finger — but this guide covers the vena amoris tradition, which finger is the ring finger, the...
Engagement RingsHow Long Does Custom Jewelry Take? A Step-by-Step Timeline for Custom Engagement Rings
How long does custom jewelry take? A realistic step-by-step timeline from design to delivery, what affects the timeline, whether it can be rushed, and...
Alternative Engagement RingsUnique & Non-Traditional Engagement Rings: The Complete Guide to Alternative Styles
A jeweler's guide to unique and non-traditional engagement rings: 15 alternative ideas from colored gemstones, moss agate and kite cuts to toi et moi...
Gemstone GuidesThe Fascinating History of Gemstones: Meaning, Symbolism & Origins Through Time
How gemstones acquired meaning across 6,000 years — from ancient Egypt, China, and Greece to the Breastplate of Aaron and the 1912 birthstone list.
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