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What Are Blood Diamonds?

Everyone is a fan of the sparkling and shiny diamonds for jewelry, especially for diamond engagement rings. However, the diamonds you choose might have a dark history. Do you want to take risk wearing a mined diamond if you don’t know whether or not it was ethically sourced? What Are Blood Diamonds? Blood diamonds, commonly […]

Understanding the Difference between White Gold and Platinum Jewelry

Deciding between white gold and platinum? Personal choice, skin tone, durability, intended use, and current trends can influence the jewelry you purchase. Let’s weigh the pros and cons. If you’ve already decided you enjoy the appearance of white precious metal over yellow, you still need to decide between metals, like Platinum or white gold. Questions […]

How to Clean Tarnished Silver Jewelry

From engagement rings to pendants and necklaces, silver jewelry is a preferred choice for many jewelry aficionados. Unfortunately, silver jewelry is prone to tarnish. This article will explore and provide tips on how to clean tarnished silver jewelry at home. What is Tarnishing? When silver is exposed to sulfur-containing gases in the air, it discolors […]

Precious and Semi-Precious Gemstones

Learn all about both precious and semi-precious gemstones with our guide to the top 12 most popular gemstones common to jewelry shoppers. Precious and Semi-Precious Gemstones A gemstone is a cut and polished piece of mineral crystal often used for jewelry. Although most gemstones are generally hard on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness (a […]

Facts About the American Eagle Gold Coin

The American Eagle Gold Coin, one of the most highly sought-after gold bullion coins—not only in America, but throughout the world—was first introduced by the U.S. mint in 1986. Additionally, its high demand due to its historical value, patriotic design and reasonable premium, contributes to it numismatic value: the premium a buyer is willing to […]

How to Store Necklaces Without Tangling

Necklaces are distinct from other types of jewelry. They’re long, thin, and prone to tangling when stored together, unlike earrings, bracelets, or rings. It is very inconvenient to detangle your jewelry, and sometimes seemingly impossible! If you’re wondering how to store jewelry for everyday use or pack jewelry for a move, this article will explore […]

How to Clean Gold Jewelry at Home

While gold jewelry has been a popular choice for many people out there, a common question that people ask is, “how to clean gold jewelry?” This blog post will help you explore methods of cleaning gold jewelry in the comfort of your own home. DIY Gold Jewelry Cleaning Gold does not tarnish, like silver jewelry. […]

What is the Best Metal for Engagement Rings?

It’s finally time to shop for that perfect diamond engagement ring—or perhaps you’ve opted for a diamond alternative, such as a gemstone or moissanite engagement ring. But when it comes to precious metal, which is best? 14K Gold, 18K Gold, Platinum or Silver? Below, I’ll highlight some of the pros and cons of each. 14K […]

How to Make Homemade Gold Jewelry Cleaner

Making a simple homemade jewelry cleaner is extremely simple and can be done with the most basic of ingredients. Ingredients 1 Cup Warm to Hot Water 1 Tablespoon Dish Detergent Old, Soft Toothbrush for Cleaning Crevices How To Clean Jewelry Mix 1 tablespoon of mild soap or dish detergent with 1 cup of hot water […]