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What’s the Difference Between a Necklace and a Pendant?

What’s the Difference Between a Necklace and a Pendant?

Two popular types of jewelry that frequently get confused are necklaces and pendants. You may be thinking to yourself, “Aren’t they the same thing?...

Best Boss Ever

If I told you that my best employee had a challenging month full of injuries, illness, and family loss, and that I’d given her a whole week to take...

What's the Birthstone for August?

If August was a color, it might be the bright yellow of the hot summer sun or the cool blue of the sky where it touches the horizon. But it might a...

What Happens When My Ring Gets Sized?

When it comes to your rings, the most important factor for both comfort and security is a good fit. Ideally, a ring should slide comfortably onto y...

Hotel Shampoo and Celebratory Jewelry

We’re all living in a “treat yourself” culture that encourages us to get ourselves a little treat for our accomplishments. Sometimes it’s the fanc...

What's a Jewelry Appraisal, and Why Do I Need One?

Jewelry appraisals are essential for understanding your jewelry and any value that may be associated with it, whether for insurance, resale, or jus...

What's The Birthstone For July?

July's birthstone is the ruby! Along with sapphire and emerald, it’s one of the prized “Big Three” jewelry gemstones that are highly sought after. ...

Why Does My Jewelry Tarnish and How Do I Fix It?

Tarnishing or discoloration of jewelry is a common issue, but it’s definitely something you can manage at home. And now that you know the causes of...

Goals. Failures, and Wiggle Room

I failed. I had planned an entirely different blog post for this (last) week, but things got sprained and things got delayed, and here we are.

What Do I Do If I Get A Ring Stuck On My Finger?

Getting a ring stuck on your finger can be a stressful and painful experience. Whether it’s due to swelling, weight gain, or simply a ring that was...

What’s the Birthstone for June?

While most months celebrate one specific gem as the birthstone, June celebrates two - pearl and alexandrite. Each beautiful in their own right, th...

How Often Should I Clean My Jewelry?

There are certain things in our life that we clean all the time, like our bodies and the clothes we put on them. There are other things we clean e...

What's the Mohs Scale of Hardness?

When selecting gemstones for your jewelry, there are many important factors to consider. Color, cut, clarity, and carat weight are all crucial det...