Jewelry is an incredibly personal thing. It represents both your style and character. Are you a minimalist who is a no-frills type of person? Or do you enjoy statement pieces, suggesting you’re a bold personality? No matter what you choose to wear, gone are the days of mass-produced jewelry. Today is full of personalized pieces and small batch pieces that help represent you and your individuality.   What is...

  Sterling silver is a popular jewelry metal due to many reasons such as durability, cost, and personal style choices.  Sterling silver sometimes gets a bad rap because it tarnishes but the reality is that all metals tarnish over time.  Sterling will turn towards a coppery tinge or become dark with oxidation but either is easily removed with a simple polishing cloth.  Museum wax is also a way to stave...

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.

Growing up, I always had metal sensitivities. My ears were probably the absolute worst though. Not only did they become red and inflamed but they would feel itchy, sore, and sometimes these fluid filled lumps formed behind my ears (ew, I know). I tried wearing all sorts of different metals from 14K gold to 18K gold to white gold. Regardless of the earrings I was choosing, my ears always reacted...

There are a lot of gold jewelry options all at varying price points. There's gold plated, gold filled, gold vermeil, 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, and 24K. So what's "real"? If you aren't a jewelry aficionado it can be confusing. In reality, all of these gold options contain gold making the definition of "real" somewhat subjective. But depending on your budget or how long you want to be able to wear...

  Unfortunately in today's world, fraud happens. Glass and synthetic gems are sold as real stones or natural stones. If you aren't a lapidarist then you might not know how to tell whether the stone you have is real or fake. As a general rule of thumb, real gemstones no matter what kind they are have inclusions. You may not be able to see the inclusions without a loupe or...

  You probably have a go-to necklace length and style that you love. But, have you ever thought about whether or not those necklaces are complimenting your face shape? If you're like me you're more concerned with making sure it works well with your clothing choice as opposed to your face shape. Wearing necklace styles that suit you best can help in ways you probably haven't considered such as elongating/shortening...

  Ever noticed that over time your pearls start to lose their luster and can start looking a bit yellow?  Pearls can be very delicate compared to other gemstones because they're porous and soft.  They're prone to being scratched and damaged much more easily because of that.  But with the right care, you can keep your pearls looking absolutely stunning and ensure they last a long time. Don't. Once pearls...