The Journal

How to Stack Rings Without It Looking Cluttered
How to Stack Rings Without It Looking Cluttered
Want to wear several rings at once without the hand looking busy? Our jeweler's guide to choosing an anchor ring, mixing widths and balancing shapes. Read more...
Tennis Bracelets: What Makes a Good One and How to Wear It
Tennis Bracelets: What Makes a Good One and How to Wear It
What separates a well-made tennis bracelet from a so-so one? Our jewelers cover clasps, stone settings, widths, sizing and how to wear one every day. Read more...
Engagement Ring Settings Compared: Solitaire, Halo and Three-Stone
Engagement Ring Settings Compared: Solitaire, Halo and Three-Stone
Solitaire, halo or three-stone? Here's how each engagement ring setting looks, wears and cleans, so you can pick the one that fits her life. Read more...
How to Find Your Ring Size at Home
How to Find Your Ring Size at Home
Not sure of your ring size? Here's how to measure at home with string or an old ring, and when a quick jeweler visit is still worth it. Read more...
The 4 Cs of Diamonds Explained in Plain English
The 4 Cs of Diamonds Explained in Plain English
Cut, color, clarity and carat, explained the way a jeweler would at the counter, plus where to spend and where to save. Read more...
Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds: What to Know Before You Buy
Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds: What to Know Before You Buy
Is a lab-grown diamond worth it, or should you buy natural? We break down price, value, grading and settings so you can choose with confidence. Read more...
Yellow, White or Rose Gold: What Is the Real Difference?
Yellow, White or Rose Gold: What Is the Real Difference?
Yellow, white and rose gold are all real gold; the color comes from the alloy, not the quality. Here's how to choose the one that suits you. Read more...
How to Clean Gold Jewelry at Home Without Damaging It
How to Clean Gold Jewelry at Home Without Damaging It
You don't need a special kit to bring dull gold back to life. Here's the gentle soak we use at the counter, plus what to keep away from your chains. Read more...
How Long Should Your Gold Chain Be? A Length Guide for Every Neckline
How Long Should Your Gold Chain Be? A Length Guide for Every Neckline
Not sure whether to order 18, 20 or 24 inches? Here's how chain length, thickness and neckline work together so it lands exactly where you want it. Read more...
Cuban Link vs Rope vs Figaro: Choosing the Right Gold Chain
Cuban Link vs Rope vs Figaro: Choosing the Right Gold Chain
Cuban, rope or Figaro? We break down how each gold chain style looks, wears and holds up so you can choose the right one. Read more...
Cuban Link vs Rope vs Figaro: Choosing the Right Gold Chain
Cuban Link vs Rope vs Figaro: Choosing the Right Gold Chain
Standing at the counter, the question we hear most is simple: which chain style should I actually buy? Cuban, rope and Figaro all look like "a gold chain" from across... Read more...
Cuban Link vs Rope vs Figaro: Choosing the Right Gold Chain
Cuban Link vs Rope vs Figaro: Choosing the Right Gold Chain
Standing at the counter, the question we hear most is simple: which chain style should I actually buy? Cuban, rope and Figaro all look like "a gold chain" from across... Read more...
How to Tell if a Gold Chain Is Real: 5 Tests You Can Do at Home
How to Tell if a Gold Chain Is Real: 5 Tests You Can Do at Home
Five simple checks, from reading the karat stamp to a quick magnet test, that help you tell real gold chains from plated fakes before you buy. Read more...
10K, 14K or 18K Gold: Which Karat Is Right for You?
10K, 14K or 18K Gold: Which Karat Is Right for You?
10K, 14K and 18K gold all look great, but they wear very differently. Here's how to pick the karat that fits the way you actually live in your jewelry. Read more...