Guides

A polished 14K gold Italian herringbone chain choker
How to Care for Solid Gold Jewelry
Solid gold is forgiving, but not indestructible. What actually damages it, how to clean it at home, and which pieces need genuine care. Read more...
A 14K gold mariner link bracelet worn on the wrist
Necklace, Bracelet and Anklet Sizing: Getting It Right the First Time
Where each necklace length actually sits, how to measure a wrist properly, and the adjustments nobody tells you about. Worth five minutes when the piece is made to order. Read more...
A bold 14K gold Cuban link curb chain necklace
Gold Chain Styles Explained: Cuban, Rope, Figaro, Herringbone and More
Cuban, rope, Figaro, herringbone, Singapore, mariner, box, sequin. What each construction actually is, how tough it is, and who it suits. Read more...
A 14K solid gold Miami Cuban chain necklace, stamped 585
14K vs 18K vs Gold-Filled vs Gold-Plated: What You Are Actually Buying
Four things get sold as "gold jewelry" and only two of them are gold all the way through. Here is the difference, in plain terms, and what it means after... Read more...
A dainty 2mm 14K gold rope chain necklace, shown to illustrate chain width
How to Choose a Gold Chain Width
Chain width is the single decision that most changes how a necklace looks on you — and it is the one most people guess at. Here is how to choose... Read more...