The Jewellery Journal
Considered guides to choosing, styling and caring for jewellery.
German silver and sterling silver are different materials. German silver usually refers to a copper, nickel and zinc alloy; it does not ordinarily contain silver. Sterling silver contains...
Sterling silver contains 92.5% silver, while fine silver is commonly 99.9% silver. Higher purity is not automatically a better choice for jewellery: construction and the way a piece...
White gold is a gold alloy; sterling silver contains 92.5% silver. They can look similar, especially when plated, but differ in composition, typical price and maintenance. Choose by...
Choose a necklace by the space your neckline creates. A pendant can follow a V, a rounded chain can sit within a scoop and a high embellished collar...
A necklace length chart helps translate inches and centimetres, but it cannot predict exactly where a chain will fall on every body. Start with a necklace you already...
A solitaire ring gives one principal stone the central design role. The word describes an arrangement, not a guarantee that the stone is a diamond or that the...
A promise ring represents a commitment defined by the person giving and wearing it. It is not automatically an engagement ring, and there is no universal rule for...
Start a ring stack with two compatible pieces, give one a clear focal role and check comfort while moving your hand. Rings should not pinch or rub against...
To untangle a necklace, unclasp it, lay it flat and gently loosen visible loops without pulling the ends apart. Stop if a link looks stretched, the chain is...
Measure ring size at home using a well-fitting ring's inside diameter or a careful finger-circumference measurement. Record millimetres, repeat the measurement and compare with the seller's own chart....
Rhodium-plated silver has a rhodium surface over a silver base. The finish can create a bright appearance, but it does not make jewellery maintenance-free or scratch-proof. Check that...
A heart necklace can express romantic love, family affection, friendship or care for yourself. The design has no single compulsory message. Its shape, scale and accompanying note help...
