Stories, guides & care
Everything we know about choosing, styling and caring for fine jewelry — written by the people who make it.
Types of Earrings: The Complete Style Guide
A complete guide to the types of earrings: studs, hoops, drops, dangles, threaders and more, by style and backing, plus how to...
Necklace Length Guide: Chain Sizes & How to Choose
Necklace length guide: standard necklace sizes explained with a chart, where each sits on the body, how to choose the right length,...
Gothic Necklaces: Dark Romantic Styles Guide
A guide to gothic necklaces: what defines dark-romantic style, black onyx and dark gemstones, signature Lovers of the Dark and Night Court...
Moonstone Necklaces: Meaning, Styling & Care
The luminous June birthstone at the neckline: what moonstone means, why it glows, how to style a moonstone necklace, and how to...
Are Lab-Grown Diamonds Real Diamonds?
Yes—lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds. Here's the science, the 2018 FTC ruling, how they're grown (HPHT and CVD), grading, price, and resale...
April Birthstone: The Complete Diamond Guide
April's birthstone is the diamond. The complete guide to its color, meaning and symbolism, history, the 4Cs, natural vs lab-grown diamonds, and...
Pear Shaped Engagement Rings: The Complete Guide to the Teardrop Cut
The romantic teardrop. A complete guide to pear shaped engagement rings — the cut, which way the point faces, the bowtie effect,...
How Much Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring?
The real 2026 average, why the two-months-salary rule is a De Beers myth, what percentage of income to spend, cost by carat,...
Engagement Ring Styles & Setting Types: The Complete Guide
The complete expert guide to engagement ring styles and setting types: solitaire, halo, three-stone and more, plus prong, bezel, pavé and channel...
White Topaz vs Diamond: Sparkle, Durability & Value Compared
White topaz vs diamond, compared with a jeweler's eye: composition, hardness, refractive index and dispersion, durability, price, and how white topaz measures...
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