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...
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...