The holiday season is coming up and Thanksgiving is only a few days away (eek)! You might've already planned out your lists to catch sales during Black Friday-Cyber Monday events. However, there's also probably still a couple people left on your list that has you wondering what you should grab. Or if you're like me you haven't planned it out yet at all so suggestions are always helpful. Well, jewelry...

Have you ever stopped to consider what your style is? We all have our own personal favorites when it comes to fashion and jewelry. For example, I love classic pieces because they're so versatile - you can easily mix them up with other trends or styles! Your style is as individual and unique to you, so it's hard for anyone to say what your personal favorite type of fashion or...

If you're like most women, you enjoy buying jewelry. It's a way to express your personality and style, and it can be a lot of fun to find the perfect piece. But if you're on a budget, shopping for jewelry can be expensive. There are ways though to save money when jewelry shopping without compromising style or quality. Here’s some ways to save so you can get that perfect piece...

If you don’t know the difference between a bracelet and a bangle, don’t worry because you aren’t alone. It can be hard to figure out which style is right for you, but it helps if we break down each type of jewelry so that you can make the right purchase for your style and aesthetics.  What is a bracelet A bracelet is a flexible chain, band or string worn on your...

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...

If you're an avid jewelry lover then you probably know the most common types of clasps. But what you may not know are when or why certain types of clasps should or could be used. Sometimes clasps are chosen as the designers preference, but there are times that chosen clasps are more functional. While there are certainly more types of clasps out there but generally they're mostly variations on these common...