Metals & Care
Every Journal story filed under metals & care — guides, comparisons and care notes from the people who make the rings.

How to Care for Your Engagement Ring: When to Take It Off & Maintenance Tips
Your love is bulletproof — your ring is not. A complete guide to when to remove it, how to clean every metal...

What Makes Jewelry Ethical? Materials & Sourcing Explained
What makes jewelry ethical? Responsible materials, conflict-free and lab-grown stones, recycled metals, fair labor, and the certifications to look for, explained.

What Is Black Ruthenium?
Mysterious, shadowed, and intentionally different—black ruthenium is a charcoal-gray plating over sterling silver that gives rings their dark fantasy edge. Learn how...