The Turkish Evil Eye (Nazar): Meaning, History and How to Wear It
What does the Turkish evil eye mean? The story of the blue nazar bead, what it protects against, what it means when it breaks and how to wear it in gold.
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Hand Chain Bracelets: How to Wear Them and Why Brides Love Them
How to wear a hand chain bracelet, how to size it and why these ring bracelets are loved for weddings and henna nights. With solid 14K gold designs.
How to Choose a Name Necklace: Font, Length and Chain Guide
A practical guide to ordering a gold name necklace: choosing the name, script style, size, chain length and what to check before you order.
Birthstone Jewelry in Gold: A Month-by-Month Gift Guide
Birthstones for every month and what they symbolize, with ideas for meaningful birthstone necklaces and bracelets in solid 14K gold.
Can You Shower With 14K Gold? What Solid Gold Can and Cannot Handle
Can you shower, swim or sleep in 14K gold? What solid gold handles well, what to avoid (chlorine, harsh chemicals) and how stones and pearls change the rules.
How to Clean Gold Jewelry at Home (Without Damaging Stones or Pearls)
A simple, safe way to clean solid gold jewelry at home with warm water and mild soap, plus how to care for pearls, stones and chains, and what never to use.
Buying Gold in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar: A Guide From the Goldsmiths Who Work There
A short guide to Istanbul's Grand Bazaar from a goldsmith's workshop inside it: its history, the jewelers' street, opening days and how to buy gold with confid…
