A promise ring asks less of you than an engagement ring and says more than a birthday present. That middle ground makes it hard to shop for. You want a ring that reads as intentional without being mistaken for a proposal, and you want her… Read more
You can spot most anniversary jewelry from across a restaurant table. The year engraved on the back, two hearts linked together, a pendant spelling out a word she would never say out loud. She opens it, she thanks you, and within a month it sits… Read more
To store fine jewelry so it doesn't tarnish, wipe each piece clean, let it dry, and give it its own compartment inside a closed, lined case kept somewhere cool and dry. Solid 14k gold resists tarnish better than silver or plated pieces, but the metals… Read more
White gold and yellow gold contain the same amount of pure gold at the same karat. The difference sits in the metals mixed in around it, which changes the color, the upkeep, and how each one sits against your skin. Choosing between them hinges on… Read more
14k gold is 58.3 percent pure gold, mixed with a higher share of harder metals, which makes it more scratch resistant and better at holding a stone in place over years of wear. 18k gold is 75 percent pure gold, richer in color, but softer,… Read more
Jewelry insurance pays to repair or replace a piece if it is lost, stolen, or damaged. For jewelry you wear once or twice a year, that protection is easy to skip. For jewelry that sits on your hand or ear from the moment you leave… Read more
What Does "Value" Really Mean in Fine Jewelry? Fine jewelry carries two kinds of value. One you can price. The other you cannot. The financial value lives in the materials: the quality of the gold, the grade of the diamonds, the maker's name… Read more
