Moissanite and cubic zirconia: a plain comparison
Two different materials that get lumped together as diamond alternatives. What each one is, how they differ in hardness and sparkle, and which is worth the extra money.
How to keep plated jewelry from tarnishing
What actually wears a plated finish, in order of how much damage it does, and a short storage and cleaning routine that costs nothing.
Gold plated, vermeil and solid gold explained
What the words on a jewelry label actually mean, how thick each layer is, and which of them we sell. No piece on this site is described as gold unless it is.