Jewelry Information

"Will this turn my skin green?" ~ Tips About Metal Allergies

There is no way for us to guarantee if a certain individual will or will not have an allergic reaction to a piece of jewelry. Individual allergies or sensitivities can come in many forms, and can even change over time for each person. Some people can wear any type of jewelry, including inexpensive base metals, with no issues, while others are irritated by almost everything, even 14k gold.  Copper Most of us have probably experienced the phenomenon of a piece of jewelry leaving a greenish or grayish mark on our skin. It's especially common with something like a heavily-worn ring...

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Which Type of Gold Jewelry is Right for You?

We love wearing gold jewelry! Gold has a lot to offer: a classic and luxurious look, a warm color, trendy layering possibilities, and high-quality options. Solid gold pieces are a long-lasting investment and perfect for everyday wear. In contrast, gold vermeil and gold-filled options offer a more accessible way to add gold to your collection and experiment with trendier pieces. We carry options in all of these gold types and hope you find this info helpful in selecting your jewelry! Gold Filled Jewelry Gold-filled jewelry is created by a pressure and heat bonding process that adheres a layer of gold onto a different...

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Cleaning your Sterling Silver at Home

If you have every owned a piece of sterling silver jewelry, you are most likely familiar with the appearance of sterling that has tarnished, yellowed, darkened, or looks "dirty."  Although pure silver is not very susceptible to tarnish, it is a very soft metal.  Sterling silver is made with an alloy, meaning that other metal is added to make it more durable and practical for wearing as jewelry.  This means that all sterling silver can inevitably begin to tarnish as a result of a chemical reaction.  This can be a very slow process if the jewelry has minimal contact with oxygen,...

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Tips for Wearing Cuff Bracelets

We love cuff bracelets! They are easy to put on and take off, no clasps to mess with, they stack so beautifully, and you can find cuffs in an endless variety of styles. Silver, gold, plain, hammered, stamped, or set with stones and everything in between, a cuff bracelet is a true staple of any jewelry collection.  You can go as simple and classic, or as bold and bedazzled as you like! Once you find a cuff that is your approximate size, you can always adjust it to fit you just right.  This can be done either on or off...

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