8 Jewelry Buying Mistakes and How to Avoid Each One

8 Jewelry Buying Mistakes and How to Avoid Each One

Most jewelry buying mistakes come down to four things: not knowing what the metal actually is, not asking what has been done to the stone, buying a design that cannot be altered later, and leading with size instead of quality. Each one is easy to avoid once you know...
How to Care for Fine Jewelry: Cleaning and Storage

How to Care for Fine Jewelry: Cleaning and Storage

Most fine jewelry needs three things: a gentle wash in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap and a soft brush, separate storage so pieces cannot rub against each other, and a professional check of any set stones roughly once a year. Knowing how to care for fine...
How to Choose an Engagement Ring: A Practical Guide

How to Choose an Engagement Ring: A Practical Guide

The fastest way to choose an engagement ring is to decide in this order: budget, setting style, metal, then stone shape and size. Knowing how to choose an engagement ring is less about memorizing terminology and more about understanding that those decisions constrain...
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