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How the Floating-Diamond Look Works
Tension-set engagement rings are recognized by an open, architectural design in which the diamond appears to float between the ends of the band. A true tension setting depends on...
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A Guide to Comfort, Height, and Everyday Wear
A low-profile engagement ring keeps the center setting closer to the finger. It can feel streamlined and reduce some snagging, which makes the style appealing to clients who work with...
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How to Clean and Store Fine Jewelry Safely at Home
The safest way to clean fine jewelry at home is to identify the metal, gemstone, and any treatments before choosing a method. A routine that is appropriate for an untreated...
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How to Choose a Precious Gemstone
Sapphire, ruby, and emerald are all celebrated colored gemstones, but they differ in color range, internal features, durability, common treatments, care, and visual personality. Sapphire and ruby are varieties of...
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Gemstones for Every Month
Birthstone jewelry connects a gemstone with a month, person, or meaningful date. The most thoughtful piece does more than follow a list: it considers the wearer's preferred color, the gemstone's...
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Which Diamond Piece Fits Your Style?
A tennis bracelet and a tennis necklace share the same essential idea: a flexible line of diamonds or gemstones set closely enough to create continuous brilliance. The better choice depends...
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Hue, Tone, Saturation, and Intensity
Fancy-colored diamonds are chosen for visible color, not for the relative absence of color used in the traditional D-to-Z scale. Their appeal depends on a combination of hue, tone, saturation,...
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How to Choose the Right Fit
A bracelet should move comfortably without sliding off the hand, turning constantly, or pressing into the wrist. The correct size depends on wrist circumference, bracelet construction, desired movement, and whether...
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Size, Shape, Setting, and Metal
Diamond stud earrings look simple, but several decisions determine whether a pair feels balanced, secure, comfortable, and worth wearing often. The best studs are not automatically the pair with the...
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How to Design a Custom Necklace From an Inspiration Photo
A photograph can be an excellent starting point for a custom necklace, but the best result comes from identifying what you love about the image rather than asking for a...
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What Engagement Ring Buyers Should Know
GIA and IGI are independent gemological laboratories that issue reports describing diamonds. Both can identify whether a diamond is natural or laboratory-grown and provide quality information, but their report products,...
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Which Metal Is Right for You?
Choose platinum when you want a naturally white, dense precious metal with high purity and a substantial feel. Choose white gold when you want a bright white appearance at a...
