Journal

Anniversary Gift Ideas by Year
The traditional and modern material lists translated into accessories, with honest notes about the years where the material simply does not become jewelry. Read more...
Why Jewelry Turns Your Skin Green (and How to Stop It)
The green mark is a harmless copper reaction, not a sign the piece is fake or dirty. Here is what causes it and the habits that stop it. Read more...
How to Clean Silver and Stainless Steel Jewelry at Home
A silver chain goes grey where it touches your neck. A steel bangle picks up a dull film. Neither is ruined, and most of what you need is already next to your sink. Read more...
How to Keep Gold-Plated Jewelry Looking New
Plating is a surface layer, and every plated piece wears eventually. Knowing how it behaves is the difference between being annoyed and getting years out of a piece. Read more...
How to Get Bracelet and Bangle Sizing Right
Chains are measured around the wrist. Rigid bangles are measured across the hand. Using the wrong one is where most bracelet returns come from. Read more...
Necklace Lengths Explained
A necklace listed at 18 inches means nothing until you know where 18 inches lands on you. Here is where each common length falls and what it does with a given neckline. Read more...
Ring Size Guide: How to Measure at Home
Ring sizing is the measurement people get wrong most often, usually because they measured once, in the morning, on a cold day. Here is how to do it properly with a strip of paper. Read more...