What Is Statement Jewelry (Beginner’s Guide)
What Is Statement Jewelry? A Beginner’s Guide I used to think statement jewelry had to be big, dramatic, and saved for special occasions. But I’ve changed my mind. To me, statement...
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What is Zirconia Jewelry? (Beginner's Guide)
Zirconia Jewelry Explained: What I’d Want to Know Before Buying It If you’ve seen a ring, bracelet, or pair of earrings that looked close to diamond but cost much less,...
How Can I Tell If My Jewelry Is Real or Fake (6 Main Steps)
How I Check If Jewelry Is Real or Fake I think most of us have done this at least once. You pick up a ring, necklace, bracelet, or pair of...
How to Choose Wedding Jewelry (Helpful Guide)
How I’d Choose Wedding Jewelry Without Making It a Whole Thing Wedding jewelry sounds easy until you try it on with the full look. The earrings feel too small. The...
How Much Is a Freshwater Pearl? (Beginner’s Guide)
How Much Is a Freshwater Pearl? What I’d Check Before Paying for One Freshwater pearls can be confusing to price. One pair of pearl studs might be $25. Another pair,...
Common Types of Earring Backs (How to Choose the Right One)
Types of Earring Backs Explained: How I’d Choose the Right One Earring backs are easy to forget about. Until they start being annoying. Maybe one feels too tight after an hour....
How Much Is Silver Jewelry? A Complete Price Guide
How Much Is Silver Jewelry? What I Look At Before Buying Silver jewelry can be tricky to price. A thin sterling silver ring might cost $45, while a simple chain sells...
How Much Are Pearl Earrings (Beginner Guide)
How Much Are Pearl Earrings? What I’d Actually Look For Before Buying Pearl earrings can be $20. They can also be $5,000+. That gap confused me when I first started looking at...
How Gold Plating is Done (8 Major Steps)
Gold plating is not just dipping jewelry into a gold-colored liquid. The piece needs to be checked, cleaned, polished, activated, plated, rinsed, dried, and inspected. Each step affects how smooth,...
How to Make Stud Earrings (DIY Guide for Beginner)
How to Make Stud Earrings at Home Making stud earrings at home is easier than it sounds. You don’t need a jewelry bench, soldering tools, or much experience. For a...
What is Fashion Jewelry (Beginner's Guide)
What fashion jewelry is, how to judge its quality, and when it actually makes sense to buy it. Fashion jewelry (also known as costume jewelry) is designed for aesthetics and...
What Is Classic Jewelry? (Beginner's Guide)
What Is Classic Jewelry? When I think about classic jewelry, I think about the pieces we keep reaching for without thinking too hard. They are not always the most dramatic...