How to Tell If Gold Is Real: Home Tests, Hallmarks and Safe Buying
How to tell if gold is real: what the hallmark means, which home tests work (and which damage jewelry), when to see a jeweler and how to buy gold safely.
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Solid Gold vs Gold Filled vs Gold Plated vs Vermeil: What You Are Really Paying For
Solid, gold filled, plated or vermeil? How each is made, how long it lasts and how to tell them apart before you buy gold jewelry online.
What Does 585 Mean on Gold Jewelry? A Simple Guide to Gold Hallmarks
Found 585 stamped inside a ring or clasp? Here is what it means, how it compares to 375, 750 and 916, and how to read gold hallmarks.
14K vs 18K Gold: Which Is Better for Jewelry You Wear Every Day?
14K or 18K gold? Compare color, durability, price and skin sensitivity, and find out which karat suits rings, chains and earrings you wear daily.
Necklace Length Guide: 40, 45 or 50 cm? How to Choose the Right Chain
Where does a 40, 45 or 50 cm necklace sit? A simple chain length guide with tips for layering, pendants and choosing a length as a gift.
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.
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.
