Dangle vs. Drop Earrings: What's the Difference?
Drop vs. Dangle Earrings: How I Actually Choose Between Them I used to think drop and dangle earrings were basically the same. If they hung below the earlobe, that was...
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Hoops vs. Huggie Earrings: What's the Difference?
Hoops vs. Huggies: How I Actually Choose Between Them I used to think huggies were just tiny hoops. And honestly, I get why. They’re both round, they both sit on...
How to Tell if Silver is Real or Fake (Complete Guide)
How I Tell if Silver Is Real When I check silver, I do not trust one sign by itself. A stamp, tarnish, weight, or magnet test can help, but any...
What Jewelry Doesn't Tarnish? (Complete Guide)
What Types of Jewelry Won’t Tarnish? What I Check Before Buying I’ve learned to check the metal before I get too excited about the style. A gold-looking chain can be...
14 Common Types of Earrings (With Pictures)
14 Common Types of Earrings for Women (With Pictures) I used to treat earrings as an afterthought, but they really can change the feel of an outfit. Studs make things...
Waterproof Jewelry: What Jewelry You Can Wear in the Water
Waterproof Jewelry: What I’d Wear in the Water, and What I’d Probably Take Off I used to hear “waterproof jewelry” and think, great, I can wear it everywhere. Pool. Shower....
62 Common Types of Jewelry (List with Pictures)
62 Common Types of Jewelry (List with Pictures) Jewelry is fun to collect, but it’s easy to buy pieces you barely wear. That’s why I like thinking about jewelry by...
How Much Is Gold Plating? A Complete Cost & Value Breakdown
How Much Is Gold Plating? What I’d Want to Know Before Paying for It Gold plating prices can vary more than you might expect. A simple ring may cost around...
How to Measure Your Ring Size at Home Accurately
How I Measure Ring Size at Home, Without Making It a Whole Thing Ring sizing sounds easy until you actually try to do it. You wrap something around your finger,...
How Fast Does 10K Gold Tarnish?
How Fast Does 10K Gold Tarnish? (Realistic Timeline & Care Tips) Gold jewelry sounds like it should stay shiny forever. But 10K gold is a little different. It is still real...
What Is Dainty Jewelry? (Beginner's Guide)
What Is Dainty Jewelry? My Take on the Small Pieces I Actually Wear Dainty jewelry is what I reach for when I want to look put together without thinking too...
What's The Difference Between Gold-Plated And Solid Gold
Gold-Plated vs. Solid Gold: What I’d Actually Buy, and When Gold jewelry can look the same online, even when the materials are completely different. A $35 gold-plated chain and a...