How to layer necklaces without them tangling
Where 14, 16 and 18 inch chains actually sit, how far apart they need to be, and why two chains of the...
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Studs, hoops or drops: choosing earrings that get worn
The pair that ends up in daily rotation is rarely the most impressive one in the box. Usually it comes down to...
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Buying an engagement ring without giving it away
How to find the size without asking, read the metal from what they already own, and leave enough time for something made...
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How to stack rings so they sit well together
The rings that sit flat, hold their spacing and do not wear each other out were chosen with a few dull constraints...
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Yellow, white or rose gold, and where platinum fits
14K is harder, 18K has deeper colour, white gold needs re-plating and platinum never does. Which to choose, and why the metal...
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How to measure your ring size at home
Two ways to measure at home, when to do it, and the two things that catch people out. Worth getting right first...
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How to choose a carat weight
Carat is weight, not size, and the two come apart more than people expect. What each weight actually looks like, and why...
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What an IGI certificate tells you, and what it leaves out
An IGI report grades cut, colour, clarity and carat weight against a published scale. It is genuinely useful, and narrower than most...
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Lab-grown and mined diamonds: what actually differs
A lab-grown diamond has the same carbon structure, hardness and optical properties as a mined one. What actually differs is price, resale...
