Metals & Care

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

Metals & Care · April 5, 2026

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.

Metals & Care · February 2, 2026

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...