The silver anniversary marks 25 years of marriage. Ideas for what to give your wife, husband or parents, which symbols to choose and how to make a silver gift more personal.
Garnet, onyx, smoky quartz or malachite? Discover the Capricorn birthstone and zodiac stones, their meaning in tradition and elegant silver jewelry gift ideas.
Turquoise, topaz, citrine or lapis lazuli? Discover the Sagittarius birthstone and zodiac stones, their meaning in tradition and silver jewelry gift ideas.
Silver purity tells you how much pure silver is in the alloy — 925 means 925 parts per 1,000. Here’s what 999, 925, 875, 830 and 800 mean and which to choose for jewelry.
Butterfly or screw back, open ear wire or lever back? We explain the types of earring backs, how to recognize them and which to choose for each earring style.
Pinky, ring finger or index? Here’s which finger to wear a signet ring on, which hand to choose if you wear a wedding band, what it symbolizes and how to size it.
Which side does a brooch go on, and where should you pin it — blazer, coat, sweater or neckline? Tips on matching a brooch to the occasion, mistakes to avoid and silver brooch care.
Natural opal forms in the earth, synthetic opal in a lab. Both show play-of-color but differ in pattern, durability and cost. Here’s how to tell them apart and which to choose.
Natural stones formed in nature, synthetic ones in a lab, and reconstructed ones from fragments of natural stone. Learn the differences, how to spot them and what to ask before you buy.
Rhodium gives a lasting shine, oxidizing adds deep contrast and gold plating a warm gold color. We compare the look, durability and care of three sterling silver finishes.
Why do earrings catch on scarves, hats and turtlenecks? Here’s which earring backs and styles work in winter — and a one-minute test to try before you leave.
