Moissanite has become one of the most popular alternatives to diamond, especially for engagement rings. At a glance the two stones look similar: colourless, brilliant and hard enough for daily wear. But they are different materials with different optical properties, durability and prices. Here is what separates moissanite from diamond, and how to decide which …
A ring that is too tight is uncomfortable, and one that is too loose can slip off and disappear. Getting the size right matters even more when the ring is a surprise, such as an engagement ring. Fortunately, you can measure your ring size at home with a few everyday items. This guide explains the …
Whether you have inherited a bracelet, found a ring at a flea market or bought a chain online, the question is the same: is it real gold? A few simple checks at home can tell you a lot, and some can rule out a fake in seconds. But no home test is as reliable as …
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Pearls are the most delicate gems most people ever own. They are organic, grown inside a living mollusc, and their beauty comes from thin layers of nacre that can be dulled, scratched or dissolved far more easily than any mineral gemstone. The good news is that cleaning pearls is simple, as long as you know …
Gold vermeil, gold plated and gold filled jewelry can look almost identical on the day you buy them. A few months later they can look very different. The three terms describe how much real gold is used and how it is attached to the metal underneath, and that decides how long a piece keeps its …
Gold Vermeil vs Gold Plated vs Gold Filled: What’s the Difference? Read More »
Stand a lab-grown diamond next to a natural one of the same cut, colour and clarity and you will not see a difference. Neither will most jewelers without laboratory equipment. Yet one can cost several times the other, and they behave very differently once you try to sell them. If you are choosing an engagement …
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A new nose piercing takes a few seconds to do and several months to heal. What happens in those months decides whether you end up with a neat, comfortable piercing or a bump, a crooked hole or an infection. The good news is that nose piercing aftercare is simple. It is mostly about cleaning gently, …
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A diamond that has lost its sparkle has almost never lost anything at all. Diamonds are lipophilic, which means they attract oil and grease, and a ring worn every day collects a film of skin oil, hand cream, soap and dust within days. That film sits on the back of the stone, where light is …
Silver is the most forgiving precious metal to wear every day and the most demanding one to keep bright. A sterling silver chain that looked white and mirror polished in the shop can turn yellow, then brown, then almost black in a few months of sitting in a drawer. The good news is that tarnish …
For a modern jewellery buyer, especially one drawn to individuality and subtle expression, opals hold a unique appeal. But beyond their beauty lies an equally fascinating story, one that begins deep within the earth and ends as a refined piece of jewellery. Understanding how opals are created, discovered, and crafted adds a deeper layer of …
Inside the Making of Opals: The Journey from Earth to Everyday Elegance Read More »
