This question comes up quite a bit and the answer isn't exactly cut and dry, which is why I created a handy graphic to help you decide. Factors like budget, style preference, and how often you'll wear the piece are important to take into account when choosing between white gold and silver. Depending on multiple factors like budget and style, one metal may make more sense than the other. Both...

Understanding which styles work best for you is important. Jewelry after all should enhance your look and earrings are no exception to that. Wearing the best suited styles for your face shape can help you look longer, shorter, or even less angular. Rather than write up an article about face shapes and earring styles, I’ve created an easy reference infographic that can definitely come in handy next time you’re feeling...

Gemstones have such unique and interesting histories individually that it’s no surprise birthstones also have an interesting backstory. So where does the idea come from? Birthstones are believed to have a religious origin tracing back to Moses who directed 12 gems to represent the 12 tribes of Israel. They began to gain popularity in the 5th century though when Christians wore ornaments containing the 12 gemstones. The idea of wearing single...

I will start off by saying that while there are a few groups who verify sustainable practices, there’s no single major organization that determines whether jewelry companies are legitimately sustainable or not. That’s why understanding what sustainable jewelry is will help you to make informed and environmentally friendly decisions in the future. Responsibly mined/conflict free gemstones are another aspect of sustainability I didn’t mention because I personally feel as though...

We’ve all been there, grabbing a piece of jewelry to wear only to realize it’s turned a dark color or may even begin to smell metallic. Unfortunately the sulphur in air is to blame as it reacts with metals to cause tarnishing. The good news is that tarnish is easy to remove with products you probably already have at home.  There are many, many articles out there suggesting various ways...

We've created an easy infographic to help you know the pros and cons of metals commonly used in jewelry. Now you can easily know which metals might appeal to you more based on pros and cons.

Most people can easily spot the difference between real and fake pearls.  But what's the difference among "real" pearls?  I've thrown together an infographic with quick facts to help differentiate the differences.  Given that only 5% of pearls are saltwater its safe to assume that you probably possess freshwater pearls.  And given the price of a natural pearl, its also safe to assume they're cultured.  

  Let's face it, there's a lot of how to guides on the internet but how can you know if they work or they're legitimate?  We created a simple do and don't guide to help you know which methods works best and what to avoid. Fashion jewelry unlike gold or silver jewelry is often made with metals such as copper, brass, aluminum, nickel silver, and tin.  These metals react with...