Stories, guides & care
Everything we know about choosing, styling and caring for fine jewelry — written by the people who make it.
Celestial & Star Earrings: A Guide to Cosmic Style
A guide to celestial and star earrings: cosmic and star styles, the gemstones that shimmer like the night sky, signature Orion Nebula...
Fairy & Celestial Necklaces: A Guide to Enchanted Style
A guide to fairy and celestial necklaces: the fairycore and cosmic aesthetics, the gemstones that suit them, signature Orion Nebula and Starry...
Gothic Earrings: A Dark Romantic Style Guide
A guide to gothic earrings: what defines dark-romantic style, black onyx and dark gemstones, gothic earring styles from studs to drops, and...
Does Moissanite Pass a Diamond Tester?
Does moissanite pass a diamond tester? Yes on a basic thermal tester, no on a dual thermal+electrical tester. The science, the scam,...
How to Layer Necklaces: The Complete Styling Guide
How to layer necklaces like a stylist: the golden rules, best lengths and spacing, layering for every neckline, mixing metals, easy combinations,...
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,...
