Pendant vs Necklace: The Real Difference, Explained
A necklace is the complete piece of jewelry worn around the neck. A pendant is the decorative element that hangs from it. Put the two t...
Diamond Table and Depth: Ideal Percentages by Shape
When people shop for a diamond, the conversation usually starts with carat weight, color and clarity. Yet the factor that decides wheth...
Teal Gemstones List: 15 Types, Colors & Buying Guide
Teal sits exactly between blue and green, which is what makes teal gemstones so beautiful and so confusing to buy. One seller lists a s...
Jewelry Hallmarks Explained: 750, 925, 585 & More Decoded
Turn over almost any piece of fine jewelry and you will find them: a few tiny letters, numbers or symbols pressed into the inside of a ...
Bezel vs Prong Setting: Security, Sparkle & Cost
Choosing between a bezel vs prong setting is one of the most important decisions in any ring, pendant or pair of earrings. The setting ...
What is Diamond Symmetry? Grades, Flaws & Value
Diamond symmetry is a measure of how precisely a diamond’s facets are shaped, aligned and positioned relative to one another. It is a c...
The List of Brown Gemstones: Types, Names & Buying Guide
Brown gemstones are often overlooked next to vivid blues, reds and greens, yet they include some of the most wearable, versatile and su...
Gold Alloys Explained: Types, Composition & Chart
A gold alloy is a mixture of pure gold and one or more other metals, usually copper, silver, zinc, nickel or palladium, blended to make...
Earring Size Guide: Studs, Hoops, Drops & Gauge Chart
Buying earrings online is harder than it looks. A 10mm hoop can seem tiny on one screen and oversized on another. A 6mm stud might cove...
Private Label vs White Label Jewelry: Key Differences Explained
Ask five people in the jewelry trade to define "private label" and "white label," and you'll often get five slightly different answers ...
