Gold and Gold Jewelry - Gold Facts and Buying Advice
Pure gold is very soft and not suitable for most types of jewelry. Learn how we've overcome that obstacle and how the solution impacts the color, durability, and pricing of our gold.
Gold Filled
Definition of the term gold filled. From the About Jewelry Glossary.
Definition of the term gold filled. From the About Jewelry Glossary.
Understanding Gold Karat Weights
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.
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.
Changing the Color of Gold
Yellow gold, white gold, pink.. rose.. green.. how do manufacturers change the color of gold?
Yellow gold, white gold, pink.. rose.. green.. how do manufacturers change the color of gold?
Women's Gold Chain Necklaces
Gold chain necklaces are at home with nearly any fashions you want to wear. Switch from casual to dressy if you like--your gold necklaces will work either way. Some of the necklaces in this collection are smooth and delicate. A few have a bolder look, with lots of chain links to create plenty of texture.
Gold chain necklaces are at home with nearly any fashions you want to wear. Switch from casual to dressy if you like--your gold necklaces will work either way. Some of the necklaces in this collection are smooth and delicate. A few have a bolder look, with lots of chain links to create plenty of texture.
Gold Education
This information explains the differences in gold karat measurements. Learn how added metals affect durability and change the color of gold. Basic care instructions are included.
This information explains the differences in gold karat measurements. Learn how added metals affect durability and change the color of gold. Basic care instructions are included.
Jewelry Manufacturing Terminology
Learn the differences between the gold-filled, gold-plate, gold-electroplate, and other terms you might see when shopping for gold jewelry.
Learn the differences between the gold-filled, gold-plate, gold-electroplate, and other terms you might see when shopping for gold jewelry.
Old Gold and New
A Lapidary Journal feature about gold and the attraction we've had to it since ancient times.
A Lapidary Journal feature about gold and the attraction we've had to it since ancient times.
What is White Gold?
Find out how the yellow color of gold is camouflaged by adding other metals. One of the most commonly used metals could cause health problems for some individuals.
Find out how the yellow color of gold is camouflaged by adding other metals. One of the most commonly used metals could cause health problems for some individuals.
What You Should Know About Karat Gold Jewelry
The Jewelers of America prepared this nice overview of gold. They discuss gold history and explain karat weight.
The Jewelers of America prepared this nice overview of gold. They discuss gold history and explain karat weight.
Why Does White Gold Turn Yellow?
Find out what gives your "white" gold its color and learn why the color can appear to change.
Find out what gives your "white" gold its color and learn why the color can appear to change.