Metals & Care
Every Journal story filed under metals & care — guides, comparisons and care notes from the people who make the rings.
Platinum vs Gold: Which Ring Metal Should You Choose?
Platinum vs gold for engagement rings and wedding bands: purity, how each wears over...
Moss Agate Rings: Gold vs Silver, Fully Compared
Which metal is best for a moss agate ring? Yellow gold, rose gold, white...
Yellow Gold vs White Gold vs Rose Gold
Yellow gold vs white gold vs rose gold compared: how each color is made, durability, skin-tone matching, care, and which gold color...
Does Gold Jewelry Turn Green?
Does gold jewelry turn skin green? Why it happens, whether real solid gold does it, how karat and plating matter, whether it's...
Does Sterling Silver Turn Green?
Pure silver does not turn green. The 7.5% copper in sterling can leave a faint, washable green mark on some skin, dark...
How to Care for Gold Plated & Vermeil Jewelry
Gold vermeil and gold plated jewelry keep their glow with a few simple habits. Here is what vermeil really is, how it...
How to Care for Gold Jewelry
Pure gold doesn't tarnish — but the alloy metals in 14K and 18K can. The complete expert guide to cleaning, storing, and...
Gold Vermeil vs Gold Plated vs Gold Filled
An honest 4-way comparison of gold vermeil, gold plated, gold filled, and solid gold: what each one is, the FTC micron standards,...
10k vs 14k vs 18k Gold
10k vs 14k vs 18k gold compared: what karat means, purity, durability, color, price, and which gold karat is the smartest choice...
How to Clean Sterling Silver
How to clean sterling silver jewelry at home: why it tarnishes, the best gentle and deep-cleaning methods, what never to use, and...
What Is 925 Sterling Silver?
925 sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver mixed with 7.5% alloy for strength. A clear guide to what the 925 stamp means,...
How to Clean Jewelry at Home: Safe Methods for Every Metal & Gemstone
Almost every piece can be cleaned at home — but the method has to match the material. A jeweler's guide to the...
