Articles Index

Stretching Your Ear Lobe Piercings
It’s trendy right now to wear pierced earrings fashioned with thick, decorative posts and rings. Even if your earlobes were pierced to a more "standard” size, you can use these gauging techniques to gradually stretch your ear lobe holes in order to insert thicker body jewelry.

Aquamarine
Tips to help you buy aquamarine, the March birthstone.

Developing Your Bohemian Fashion Sense
You can think of late 1960's to early 1970's fashions when you hear the term Bohemian used to describe a style. Called Boho for short, the look is earthy and layered, with flowing bottoms and tops that are often made from natural materials. You can have some fun with a Boho chic look, especially when you choose jewelry and accessories.

How to Buy Gold Jewelry
Advice to help you buy gold jewelry. You'll know exactly what you're buying when you learn the facts about the terms used to describe gold jewelry.

Gold and Gold Alloys
Yellow gold, white gold, pink.. rose.. green.. how do jewelry manufacturers change the color of gold? Learn how gold alloys are used to give us all of these extra colors of gold jewelry.

Jewelry Insurance
You might be surprised to learn that your homeowner's or renter's insurance policy probably does not offer full coverage for your engagement ring and other fine jewelry. Here are a few tips to help you select a jewelry insurance policy.

Body Piercings - Quick Facts About Ear Piercing Variations
An explanation of different types of body piercing on the ear.

How To Clean Diamond Rings
Safe and effective methods you can use to clean your diamond engagement ring and other diamond rings. Clean your diamonds with care so that your diamond jewelry will look as gorgeous as it did the first day you saw it.

Engagement Ring Options - When a Diamond Won't Do
Diamond engagement rings are definitely a popular choice, but there are plenty of other gemstone options for bridal rings. Engagement ring advice from gem and jewelry expert, Antoinette Matlins.

Traditional Anniversary Gifts
Each wedding anniversary is a milestone that's celebrated with a traditional anniversary gift. Is your wedding anniversary coming up? Here are some jewelry and accessory anniversary gift ideas to help make the day special.

Gem Mining in Franklin, North Carolina
Do you like to play in the mud? Take a virtual tour of the Sheffield Mine in Franklin, North Carolina, where there are plenty of rubies and sapphires to go around. Once you find a few stones, you'll be hooked!

The Legend of Orvil Jack Turquoise
Are you familiar with vivid green, Orvil Jack turquoise? It's one of the most stunning examples of turquoise I've seen, and I've always wanted to know more about the mine and the man who discovered it. Here's the story, straight from Grace Wintle, Orvil Jack's daughter and a current owner of the Blue Ridge Mine.

How Choose a Necklace that Suits Your Neckline
Jewelry buying tips to help you select a necklace that flatters your dress and your neckline.

Father's Day
Father's Day is a traditional that has been celebrated in some parts of the United States since the early twentieth-century, but it didn't become a national event until years later. You can say 'thank you' to a few persistent individuals for our yearly Father's Day celebration.

Gemstone Fakes and Deceptions
Call them what you like: fake gemstones, imitations, or simulated gems -- they all have one thing in common, they can look just like the real thing, but they do not have any of the physical characteristics of a real gemstone.

Gemstone Treatments
Most gemstones used in jewelry have been treated to improve their appearance. Treated gemstones can be a good choice when you know what you are buying and pay a price that reflects a gemstone's true quality.

Mother's Day Jewelry
Suggestions for Mother's Day jewelry from the Jewelry site at About.com. Some of my favorite gifts for mom.

Vintage Bakelite Jewelry
Bakelite is a plastic that was originally used for industrial purposes, until jewelry makers found that its light weight made Bakelite perfect for manufacturing inexpensive bracelets, rings, pins, and other items. Use these tips to help you identify genuine Bakelite jewelry.

Lampwork Bead Jewelry
Choose lampwork bead jewelry that you adore, but remember that style isn't the only thing you must consider when buying handcrafted glass beads. Use these tips to buy quality lampwork beads that will be stay beautiful and durable for many years.

How To Buy Lampwork Beads
Sculptural lampwork bead artist Faith Davis Ferris offers tips to help you buy quality handcrafted lampwork beads. Don't buy lampwork beads until you've read Faith's advice.

Lampwork Beads - Handcrafted Glass Beads
Learn how four different lampwork bead artisans use a torch to create glass beads and see examples of their handcrafted lampwork beads.

Is It a Real Gemstone?
The words natural, genuine and synthetic are all used in jewelry ads, and sometimes that makes it confusing to shop for gemstone jewelry. Getting familiar with gemstone terms and you'll be a better shopper.

Sterling Silver Jewelry
Sterling silver is a form of silver that's extremely popular for jewelry, but do you know what the term means and how laws regulate its use? Here's the information you need to buy sterling silver jewelry, and care for it after you take it home.

Diamond Clarity
Clarity is one important factor that we use to evaluate the quality and value of a diamond. Find out what diamond clarity is, how diamond clarity is judged and how it affects the look and integrity of your diamond.

Fancy Color Diamonds
If a colorless diamond isn't your style, consider a fancy color diamond in yellows, reds, pinks, blues, greens, purples and everything in-between.