Jewelry / Accessories: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Wedding Anniversary Gifts
Each wedding anniversary is a milestone that's celebrated with a traditional anniversary gift. My list will help you choose jewelry and accessories to help the couple celebrate their special day.
Each wedding anniversary is a milestone that's celebrated with a traditional anniversary gift. My list will help you choose jewelry and accessories to help the couple celebrate their special day.
Cleaning a Diamond Ring
Safe and effective methods you can use to clean your diamond engagement ring and other diamond jewelry.
Safe and effective methods you can use to clean your diamond engagement ring and other diamond jewelry.
Ear Gauging Advice
Learn how stretch your earlobe piercings, a process commonly called gauging. Stretching makes the holes large enough to wear plugs and other thick body jewelry.
Learn how stretch your earlobe piercings, a process commonly called gauging. Stretching makes the holes large enough to wear plugs and other thick body jewelry.
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.
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.
Evaluate Diamond Carat Weight
Carat weight is one of the important Four Cs to become familiar with before you shop for diamond jewelry. Learn how carat weight affects the appearance and price of diamonds.
Carat weight is one of the important Four Cs to become familiar with before you shop for diamond jewelry. Learn how carat weight affects the appearance and price of diamonds.
How To Clean Pearls
Pearls get dirty, but must be cleaned with care. Use our pearl cleaning tips to make sure your pearls live a long and lovely life.
Pearls get dirty, but must be cleaned with care. Use our pearl cleaning tips to make sure your pearls live a long and lovely life.
Why Does Jewelry Stain My Skin?
Has your jewelry ever turned your skin green or black, or stained it some other color? We'll explain the top reasons why jewelry discolors skin, and offer solutions.
Has your jewelry ever turned your skin green or black, or stained it some other color? We'll explain the top reasons why jewelry discolors skin, and offer solutions.
Engagement Ring Advice
Men really are clueless sometimes about their girlfriends' favorite engagement ring styles, but we'll show you how to analyze her tastes before you buy a ring.
Men really are clueless sometimes about their girlfriends' favorite engagement ring styles, but we'll show you how to analyze her tastes before you buy a ring.
How to Evaluate Diamond Color
Use this guide to learn about diamond color, how color is graded and how it affects diamond prices and durability.
Use this guide to learn about diamond color, how color is graded and how it affects diamond prices and durability.
Are Piercing Guns Safe?
Piercing guns have been used for years, and they have improved since the earliest models were implemented, but are they safe?
Piercing guns have been used for years, and they have improved since the earliest models were implemented, but are they safe?
Make a Diamond Look Larger
Learn how to juggle a diamond's cut, shape, and setting to make the gem look larger than its true carat weight.
Learn how to juggle a diamond's cut, shape, and setting to make the gem look larger than its true carat weight.
Diamond Buying Advice
Choosing a diamond engagement ring doesn't have to wreck your budget. Gem and jewelry expert Antoinette Matlins offers advice to help you get the most diamond for your dollar.
Choosing a diamond engagement ring doesn't have to wreck your budget. Gem and jewelry expert Antoinette Matlins offers advice to help you get the most diamond for your dollar.
Vintage Bakelite Jewelry
Bakelite is a plastic that was often used to create jewelry in the 1920s and 1930s. We'll help you identify genuine Bakelite jewelry.
Bakelite is a plastic that was often used to create jewelry in the 1920s and 1930s. We'll help you identify genuine Bakelite jewelry.
Piercing My Belly Button
A trip to Daytona Beach was the perfect time to get my belly button pierced. Here's how it went, including a few photos of the navel piercing procedure.
A trip to Daytona Beach was the perfect time to get my belly button pierced. Here's how it went, including a few photos of the navel piercing procedure.
What is Mother of Pearl?
Mother of pearl is a colorful jewelry component. Learn how mother of pearl is formed and where it is found in nature.
Mother of pearl is a colorful jewelry component. Learn how mother of pearl is formed and where it is found in nature.
Body Jewelry for New Piercings
Tips to help you choose the best jewelry for those brand new body piercings. Learn which types of body jewelry are safe, and allow your body to heal, and which types can cause problems.
Tips to help you choose the best jewelry for those brand new body piercings. Learn which types of body jewelry are safe, and allow your body to heal, and which types can cause problems.
Evaluate Diamond Clarity
Diamond clarity is an important factor used to evaluate the quality and value of a diamond. Get the facts about diamond clarity and learn how it affects the look and integrity of your diamond.
Diamond clarity is an important factor used to evaluate the quality and value of a diamond. Get the facts about diamond clarity and learn how it affects the look and integrity of your diamond.
Diamond Inclusions
Before you buy a diamond, learn a few facts about inclusions -- flaws inside the gemstone. Some diamond inclusions create problems, but others are no worry at all.
Before you buy a diamond, learn a few facts about inclusions -- flaws inside the gemstone. Some diamond inclusions create problems, but others are no worry at all.
Platinum Jewelry
Platinum is a rare precious metal that's used to create fine jewelry. The markings engraved on platinum rings and other jewelry disclose how much pure platinum each piece contains. Get the facts about platinum before you buy platinum jewelry.
Platinum is a rare precious metal that's used to create fine jewelry. The markings engraved on platinum rings and other jewelry disclose how much pure platinum each piece contains. Get the facts about platinum before you buy platinum jewelry.
Choose a Diamond Shape
Finding a diamond engagement ring that you can wear comfortably has much to do with the shape of the diamond or other gem that it holds. We'll help you decide which diamond shapes work best.
Finding a diamond engagement ring that you can wear comfortably has much to do with the shape of the diamond or other gem that it holds. We'll help you decide which diamond shapes work best.
Choose the Best Sunglasses
Sunglasses should be a style you love, but they must protect your eyes, too. Our tips will help you choose the a killer pair of sunglasses.
Sunglasses should be a style you love, but they must protect your eyes, too. Our tips will help you choose the a killer pair of sunglasses.
Using a Jewelry Loupe
Even beginners can use a jewelry loupe, also called a magnifier, for an up-close view of diamonds, gemstones and other jewelry components. We'll help you choose and use a jewelry loupe.
Even beginners can use a jewelry loupe, also called a magnifier, for an up-close view of diamonds, gemstones and other jewelry components. We'll help you choose and use a jewelry loupe.
What Is Sterling Silver?
Learn the meaning of the term sterling silver and find the best ways to care for your sterling silver jewelry.
Learn the meaning of the term sterling silver and find the best ways to care for your sterling silver jewelry.
Karat
Definition of the term karat from the About.com Jewelry glossary.
Definition of the term karat from the About.com Jewelry glossary.
Ruby, the July Birthstone
Ruby is the July birthstone, but this lovely red gem is popular with jewelry lovers born throughout the year.
Ruby is the July birthstone, but this lovely red gem is popular with jewelry lovers born throughout the year.
How to Choose a Prong Setting
A prong setting is the most widely used setting for women's engagement rings and many other types of gemstone jewelry. We'll help you select a quality prong setting.
A prong setting is the most widely used setting for women's engagement rings and many other types of gemstone jewelry. We'll help you select a quality prong setting.
Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaners
Ultrasonic jewelry cleaners are popular devices that help us keep our jewelry sparkling clean. We'll help you find the best jewelry cleaner for your needs.
Ultrasonic jewelry cleaners are popular devices that help us keep our jewelry sparkling clean. We'll help you find the best jewelry cleaner for your needs.
Blood Diamonds
Conflict diamonds, often called blood diamonds, are gems that are sold to fund groups that are terrorizing citizens in some diamond producing countries. Learn a few conflict diamond basics and use these tips to help avoid buying a blood diamond.
Conflict diamonds, often called blood diamonds, are gems that are sold to fund groups that are terrorizing citizens in some diamond producing countries. Learn a few conflict diamond basics and use these tips to help avoid buying a blood diamond.
Jade Buying Advice
True jade exists as two different minerals, and in many colors. Our jade advice will help you make informed decisions when you shop for jade jewelry.
True jade exists as two different minerals, and in many colors. Our jade advice will help you make informed decisions when you shop for jade jewelry.
All About Pearls
Pearls are organic gems -- created by a living creature. Use our beginner's guide to pearls to understand how pearls differ.
Pearls are organic gems -- created by a living creature. Use our beginner's guide to pearls to understand how pearls differ.
Emeralds, Facts and Folklore
Our facts about emeralds provide a heads up about treatments and deceptive practices used to make an emerald more attractive.
Our facts about emeralds provide a heads up about treatments and deceptive practices used to make an emerald more attractive.
What is a Pave Setting?
Learn how jewelers use pave settings in engagement rings and other jewelry.
Learn how jewelers use pave settings in engagement rings and other jewelry.
Vintage Engagement Rings
Use our tips to either transform a vintage ring or place its diamond into another setting.
Use our tips to either transform a vintage ring or place its diamond into another setting.
Body Jewelry Gauge Chart - Graphical Gauge Chart
A body jewelry gauge chart to show you how jewelry thickness increases as gauge number decreases. A visual look at body jewelry gauge.
A body jewelry gauge chart to show you how jewelry thickness increases as gauge number decreases. A visual look at body jewelry gauge.
How Gold Can Change Colors
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 multiple colors of gold.
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 multiple colors of gold.
Jewelry Insurance
Your homeowner's or renter's insurance policy may not offer full coverage for your engagement ring and other fine jewelry. We'll help you find a policy that does.
Your homeowner's or renter's insurance policy may not offer full coverage for your engagement ring and other fine jewelry. We'll help you find a policy that does.
Inexpensive Engagement Rings
It isn't difficult to buy a cheap engagement ring, and 'cheap' definitely does not mean ugly or boring. Follow our advice to find a ring she'll love.
It isn't difficult to buy a cheap engagement ring, and 'cheap' definitely does not mean ugly or boring. Follow our advice to find a ring she'll love.
Diamonds From Human Ashes
LifeGem and other companies specialize in creating memorial diamonds -- fancy color diamonds made from cremation ashes. Would you wear a diamond made from human ashes?
LifeGem and other companies specialize in creating memorial diamonds -- fancy color diamonds made from cremation ashes. Would you wear a diamond made from human ashes?
Is It a Real Gemstone?
The words natural, genuine and synthetic are all used in jewelry ads, making it confusing to shop for gemstones. Get familiar with gemstone terms to become a better shopper.
The words natural, genuine and synthetic are all used in jewelry ads, making it confusing to shop for gemstones. Get familiar with gemstone terms to become a better shopper.
Engagement Ring Options
Diamond engagement rings are a popular choice, but other gemstone are often used for bridal rings. Learn which gemstones are durable enough for daily wear.
Diamond engagement rings are a popular choice, but other gemstone are often used for bridal rings. Learn which gemstones are durable enough for daily wear.
Princess Diana's Wedding Jewelry
Princess Diana nearly always wore a necklace when she attended public events, and her jewelry was often fashioned from pearls. Our pictures offer a peek at Princess Diana's style.
Princess Diana nearly always wore a necklace when she attended public events, and her jewelry was often fashioned from pearls. Our pictures offer a peek at Princess Diana's style.
How to Choose a Necklace
Our jewelry advice helps you select a necklace that flatters your ensemble.
Our jewelry advice helps you select a necklace that flatters your ensemble.
Bezel Setting Definition
A definition of the term bezel setting with a detailed illustration to help you visualize how a bezel setting is accomplished.
A definition of the term bezel setting with a detailed illustration to help you visualize how a bezel setting is accomplished.
Diamond Fluorescence
Fluorescence is a characteristic that makes some diamonds appear to change color in different lights, and the color shift can be a pro or a con.
Fluorescence is a characteristic that makes some diamonds appear to change color in different lights, and the color shift can be a pro or a con.
Jewelry Clasp Designs
We'll show you exactly how jewelry clasps work. Some jewelry clasps are more secure than others, and some are an important part of the design.
We'll show you exactly how jewelry clasps work. Some jewelry clasps are more secure than others, and some are an important part of the design.
Facts About Diamond Cuts
The term diamond cut does not tell us a diamond's shape. Cut refers to diamond proportions, such as depth and width and the uniformity of a diamond's facets.
The term diamond cut does not tell us a diamond's shape. Cut refers to diamond proportions, such as depth and width and the uniformity of a diamond's facets.
How to Buy an Engagement Ring
Engagement ring advice to help you choose and buy the perfect engagement ring. Use these engagement ring tips tips to choose a ring she'll love.
Engagement ring advice to help you choose and buy the perfect engagement ring. Use these engagement ring tips tips to choose a ring she'll love.
All About Bezel Settings
Our illustrated guide to bezel settings help you select or design an engagement ring and other jewelry.
Our illustrated guide to bezel settings help you select or design an engagement ring and other jewelry.
Diamond Color Treatments
Color treatments can turn ho-hum diamonds into the show-stoppers that the public demands, but not all diamond color treatments are permanent. We'll explain.
Color treatments can turn ho-hum diamonds into the show-stoppers that the public demands, but not all diamond color treatments are permanent. We'll explain.
Guide to Necklaces
Necklaces come in loads of different lengths and styles, making it difficult to choose one when you can't visualize how the necklace will look when it hangs around your neck. It's much easier to buy a necklace after you've previewed the options. Get familiar with the terminology used to describe necklaces.
Necklaces come in loads of different lengths and styles, making it difficult to choose one when you can't visualize how the necklace will look when it hangs around your neck. It's much easier to buy a necklace after you've previewed the options. Get familiar with the terminology used to describe necklaces.
What is Vermeil?
An explanation of the term 'vermeil,' from About.com Jewelry and Accessories.
An explanation of the term 'vermeil,' from About.com Jewelry and Accessories.
Engraved Sentiments
Not sure what to have engraved on the inside of your wedding rings? We'll help you craft a word or phrase.
Not sure what to have engraved on the inside of your wedding rings? We'll help you craft a word or phrase.
Diamond Clarity Treatments
Clarity enhanced diamonds will be offered to you when you shop, and some clarity treatments are temporary. Let's talk about those treatments before you go shopping.
Clarity enhanced diamonds will be offered to you when you shop, and some clarity treatments are temporary. Let's talk about those treatments before you go shopping.
Choose a Diamond Cut
Learn about popular diamond cuts, including the brilliant cut diamond. Pictures and facts to help you recognize and choose a diamond.
Learn about popular diamond cuts, including the brilliant cut diamond. Pictures and facts to help you recognize and choose a diamond.
Lamwork Bead Buying Advice
Choose lampwork bead jewelry that you adore, but remember that style isn't the only thing you must consider when buying handcrafted glass beads.
Choose lampwork bead jewelry that you adore, but remember that style isn't the only thing you must consider when buying handcrafted glass beads.
What's a Channel Setting?
Channel settings are often used in engagement rings and other jewelry. Our photos and facts about channel settings help you understand this special style.
Channel settings are often used in engagement rings and other jewelry. Our photos and facts about channel settings help you understand this special style.
Fake Gemstones
Gems can be manipulated and faked in ways that make them look more desirable, and sometimes the changes are not disclosed. Let's talk about those methods.
Gems can be manipulated and faked in ways that make them look more desirable, and sometimes the changes are not disclosed. Let's talk about those methods.
Watches for Women
What mood are you in today? Dressy, casual, sporty -- there's a ladies' watch to suit it and these watches are sorted by brand.
What mood are you in today? Dressy, casual, sporty -- there's a ladies' watch to suit it and these watches are sorted by brand.
Can You Identify This Ring
Can you identify this vintage ring? It belonged to the great grandmother of one of our jewelry forum members. Take a look and see if you can help.
Can you identify this vintage ring? It belonged to the great grandmother of one of our jewelry forum members. Take a look and see if you can help.
Body Jewelry Healing Times
Find out how long it usually takes common body piercings to heal.
Find out how long it usually takes common body piercings to heal.
Earring Back Replacements
Replacing the backs of your pierced earrings, or adding a stabilizer to earring backs, helps keep your earrings safely in place and reduce droopy earlobes.
Replacing the backs of your pierced earrings, or adding a stabilizer to earring backs, helps keep your earrings safely in place and reduce droopy earlobes.
Gem Mining in NC
Gem mining is one of the adventures you can take in North Carolina, and Franklin is one town where you can visit gem mines to find your own rubies and sapphires.
Gem mining is one of the adventures you can take in North Carolina, and Franklin is one town where you can visit gem mines to find your own rubies and sapphires.
Birthstone Jewelry
Birthstone jewelry is personal, so it's the perfect gift for any occasion. You'll find all sorts of birthstone jewelry here, from pendants to rings to birthstone necklaces.
Birthstone jewelry is personal, so it's the perfect gift for any occasion. You'll find all sorts of birthstone jewelry here, from pendants to rings to birthstone necklaces.
Halo Engagement Rings
Halo engagement rings are popular with new brides, and we think you'll love this varied selection.
Halo engagement rings are popular with new brides, and we think you'll love this varied selection.
Jewelry Engraving Tips
Engraving wedding rings with special phrase makes the rings even more meaningful. The engravings will last a lifetime if you choose an engraving method with care.
Engraving wedding rings with special phrase makes the rings even more meaningful. The engravings will last a lifetime if you choose an engraving method with care.
More Popular Jewelry Chains
Photos of several popular chains used to make jewelry -- learn the terms before you shop online.
Photos of several popular chains used to make jewelry -- learn the terms before you shop online.
Invisible Settings
If wall-to-wall gemstones are your style, take a close up look at this popular engagement ring setting technique.
If wall-to-wall gemstones are your style, take a close up look at this popular engagement ring setting technique.
Choose the Best Prong Setting
Prong settings are the most popular setting used for engagement rings and other jewelry, but they vary greatly, and not all are suitable for every lifestyle.
Prong settings are the most popular setting used for engagement rings and other jewelry, but they vary greatly, and not all are suitable for every lifestyle.
Princess Charlene's Jewelry
Princess Charlene of Monaco wore a blue suit and accessorized with diamond stud earrings when she married Prince Albert in a civil ceremony in July, 2011.
Princess Charlene of Monaco wore a blue suit and accessorized with diamond stud earrings when she married Prince Albert in a civil ceremony in July, 2011.
Salma Hayek Jewelry
A close look at the jewelry Salma Hayek wore to the 2012 Golden Globe Awards.
A close look at the jewelry Salma Hayek wore to the 2012 Golden Globe Awards.
Facts About Turquoise
Facts to help you understand turquoise variations, the treatments often used to enhance turquoise, and tips about caring for December's birthstone.
Facts to help you understand turquoise variations, the treatments often used to enhance turquoise, and tips about caring for December's birthstone.
Engagement Ring Trends
We'll help you explore engagement ring trends and discuss the options you'll see when you shop for an engagement ring.
We'll help you explore engagement ring trends and discuss the options you'll see when you shop for an engagement ring.
Taylor-Burton Diamond - 69.2 carats
Liz Taylor's 69.2 carat diamond ring, bought for her by Richard Burton, is best known as the Taylor-Burton Diamond.
Liz Taylor's 69.2 carat diamond ring, bought for her by Richard Burton, is best known as the Taylor-Burton Diamond.
Fine and Fashion Jewelry Finds
Fine and fashion jewelry finds from around the Internet.
Fine and fashion jewelry finds from around the Internet.
Princess Diana's Jewelry
Princess Diana nearly always wore a necklace when she attended public events, and her jewelry was often fashioned from pearls. Our gallery offer a peek at Princess Diana's style.
Princess Diana nearly always wore a necklace when she attended public events, and her jewelry was often fashioned from pearls. Our gallery offer a peek at Princess Diana's style.
Grace Kelly's Wedding
A 1956 wedding photo of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
A 1956 wedding photo of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
Gold Filled Definition
Learn the meaning of the term gold filled, and discover how gold filled jewelry compares to other types of gold.
Learn the meaning of the term gold filled, and discover how gold filled jewelry compares to other types of gold.
Kate Middleton Engagement Ring
Take a close look at Kate Middleton's sapphire and diamond engagement ring, a ring owned by Prince William's mother, Princess Diana.
Take a close look at Kate Middleton's sapphire and diamond engagement ring, a ring owned by Prince William's mother, Princess Diana.
Ear Piercing Variations
An explanation of different types of body piercing on the ear.
An explanation of different types of body piercing on the ear.
Jewelry Appraisals
Jewelry appraisals and lab certificates are both important, but don't provide the same details about your fine jewelry. Should your order each?
Jewelry appraisals and lab certificates are both important, but don't provide the same details about your fine jewelry. Should your order each?
What Is a Diamond Blemish?
Understanding different types of diamond blemishes helps you make good decisions when you buy a diamond engagement ring or other diamond jewelry.
Understanding different types of diamond blemishes helps you make good decisions when you buy a diamond engagement ring or other diamond jewelry.
Mohs Scale of Hardness
The Mohs Scale is used to rank minerals by their hardness. Knowing where gemstones rank on the scale is an important factor in their care.
The Mohs Scale is used to rank minerals by their hardness. Knowing where gemstones rank on the scale is an important factor in their care.
Royal Wedding Jewelry
Take a peek at jewelry and fashions from the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, with a focus on jewelry and accessories worn on the couple's wedding day.
Take a peek at jewelry and fashions from the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, with a focus on jewelry and accessories worn on the couple's wedding day.
Fancy Color Diamonds
Learn about fancy colored diamonds. Get pricing details, answers to fancy color diamond FAQ and the scoop on those popular pink diamonds.
Learn about fancy colored diamonds. Get pricing details, answers to fancy color diamond FAQ and the scoop on those popular pink diamonds.
Art Deco Jewelry
Learn characteristics that will help you identify Art Deco jewelry.
Learn characteristics that will help you identify Art Deco jewelry.
Rolo Chain
An illustration of a rolo chain, to help you visualize jewelry components when you shop online.
An illustration of a rolo chain, to help you visualize jewelry components when you shop online.
Opal, the October Birthstone
Opal is a unique gem that displays a rainbow of colors, but opals can be manipulated in ways that aren't always desirable. Get the facts before you buy.
Opal is a unique gem that displays a rainbow of colors, but opals can be manipulated in ways that aren't always desirable. Get the facts before you buy.
Sarah Coventry Jewelry History
Find out when and how Sarah Coventry jewelry came to be and learn a few methods you can use to collect the jewelry today.
Find out when and how Sarah Coventry jewelry came to be and learn a few methods you can use to collect the jewelry today.
What Is Moissanite?
Moissanite is a rare mineral that was first discovered in a meteorite. Get the facts about natural moissanite, plus opinions about synthetic moissanite used in jewelry.
Moissanite is a rare mineral that was first discovered in a meteorite. Get the facts about natural moissanite, plus opinions about synthetic moissanite used in jewelry.
Amber Jewelry Advice
Advice to help you evaluate amber jewelry. Learn where amber originates and how to determine if amber is genuine.
Advice to help you evaluate amber jewelry. Learn where amber originates and how to determine if amber is genuine.
Piercing Your Belly Button - Step By Step Photos of My Piercing
A trip to Daytona Beach was the perfect time to get my belly button pierced.
A trip to Daytona Beach was the perfect time to get my belly button pierced.
1947 Royal Wedding
Glance back at photos from the 1947 Royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth, now Queen Elizabeth II.
Glance back at photos from the 1947 Royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth, now Queen Elizabeth II.
Gemstones from A to Z
Get the facts about gemstones before you buy jewelry. Let's talk about commonly used gemstone treatments and the ways gems can be manipulated, and then move on to gemstone care.
Get the facts about gemstones before you buy jewelry. Let's talk about commonly used gemstone treatments and the ways gems can be manipulated, and then move on to gemstone care.
Pictures of Super Bowl Rings
A Super Bowl ring is the ultimate jewelry for a pro football player, and these collectible rings have gone from simple to ornate since the Green Bay Packers won Super Bowl I in 1967.
A Super Bowl ring is the ultimate jewelry for a pro football player, and these collectible rings have gone from simple to ornate since the Green Bay Packers won Super Bowl I in 1967.
Best Ways to Clean Jewelry
Let's talk about some of the best (and safest) ways to clean different types of jewelry.
Let's talk about some of the best (and safest) ways to clean different types of jewelry.
Mother of Pearl Jewelry
You'll love mother of pearl's slightly iridescent glow, and find that mother of pearl jewelry is suitable for nearly any occasion, from casual to dressy.
You'll love mother of pearl's slightly iridescent glow, and find that mother of pearl jewelry is suitable for nearly any occasion, from casual to dressy.
What Is Alexandrite?
Facts about alexandrite, a color-changing gemstone discovered in Russia and named after Czar Alexader II.
Facts about alexandrite, a color-changing gemstone discovered in Russia and named after Czar Alexader II.
Misleading Gemstone Names
Misleading gemstone names are often used to market fake jewelry to unsuspecting buyers. Watch for these terms to spot the fakes.
Misleading gemstone names are often used to market fake jewelry to unsuspecting buyers. Watch for these terms to spot the fakes.
Ancient Jewelry Photo Gallery
Photos of ancient jewelry from around the world. You might be surprised how modern jewelry trends mesh with jewelry worn by past civilizations.
Photos of ancient jewelry from around the world. You might be surprised how modern jewelry trends mesh with jewelry worn by past civilizations.
Birthstone Jewelry, January through December
Find your birthstone and get the facts about it. Advice to help you buy birthstone jewelry.
Find your birthstone and get the facts about it. Advice to help you buy birthstone jewelry.
Gemstone Treatments
Most gemstones are treated to improve their appearance, and that can be a plus or a minus, depending on the treatment and what you pay for the gem. We'll explain.
Most gemstones are treated to improve their appearance, and that can be a plus or a minus, depending on the treatment and what you pay for the gem. We'll explain.
Peridot, the Evening Emerald
Peridot is a vivid, lime-green gems that's increasingly popular. Learn more about the August birthstone.
Peridot is a vivid, lime-green gems that's increasingly popular. Learn more about the August birthstone.
Platinum Engagement Rings
Platinum holds diamonds firmly in place and its natural white luster provides a rich backdrop. Use these resources to find a platinum engagement ring.
Platinum holds diamonds firmly in place and its natural white luster provides a rich backdrop. Use these resources to find a platinum engagement ring.
Pocket Watches Under \$100
You don't have to spend a fortune on a pocket watch. There are some very nice pocket watches out there priced under $100, and some for half that amount or less. So start browsing if you're looking for a pocket watch for yourself or someone on your gift list.
You don't have to spend a fortune on a pocket watch. There are some very nice pocket watches out there priced under $100, and some for half that amount or less. So start browsing if you're looking for a pocket watch for yourself or someone on your gift list.
Compare Round Diamonds
Compare prices of round, loose diamonds to see how mixing and matching diamond qualities affects a diamond's price and quality.
Compare prices of round, loose diamonds to see how mixing and matching diamond qualities affects a diamond's price and quality.
How to Recognize Popular Jewelry Chains
Pictures of popular jewelry chains to help you visualize jewelry when you read descriptions online.
Pictures of popular jewelry chains to help you visualize jewelry when you read descriptions online.
Swank, Inc.
A profile of Swank, a company founded in 1897 that still designs and markets men's jewelry and accessories.
A profile of Swank, a company founded in 1897 that still designs and markets men's jewelry and accessories.
Aquamarine, March Birthstone
Advice to help you make savvy shopping decisions when you shop for jewelry created from aquamarine, the March birthstone.
Advice to help you make savvy shopping decisions when you shop for jewelry created from aquamarine, the March birthstone.
How to Judge Diamond Clarity
Clarity is an important diamond characteristic to understand before you shop for a diamond. Our tutorials explain diamond clarity to help make you a savvy jewelry shopper.
Clarity is an important diamond characteristic to understand before you shop for a diamond. Our tutorials explain diamond clarity to help make you a savvy jewelry shopper.
The Four Cs of Diamonds
Four important diamond characteristics are referred to as the Four Cs -- clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Get the facts before you shop for diamonds.
Four important diamond characteristics are referred to as the Four Cs -- clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Get the facts before you shop for diamonds.
Pricess Diana on Her Honeymoon Cruise
Princess Diana nearly always wore a necklace when she attended public events, and her jewelry was often fashioned from pearls. Our pictures offer a peek at Princess Diana's style.
Princess Diana nearly always wore a necklace when she attended public events, and her jewelry was often fashioned from pearls. Our pictures offer a peek at Princess Diana's style.
Face-Flattering Jewelry
Jennifer Aniston and Kristen Stewart are two celebrities who have oval shaped faces, a shape that's considered 'idea.' Take a look.
Jennifer Aniston and Kristen Stewart are two celebrities who have oval shaped faces, a shape that's considered 'idea.' Take a look.
Books About Collectible Cos...
Find the best books about vintage and collectible costume jewelry. Costume jewelry identification and buying guides.
Find the best books about vintage and collectible costume jewelry. Costume jewelry identification and buying guides.
Tina Fey Wearing Fred Leighton Jewelry
Tina Fey wore Fred Leighton jewelry to the 2013 Golden Globe Awards.
Tina Fey wore Fred Leighton jewelry to the 2013 Golden Globe Awards.
Princess Cut Diamond Rings
All of the gorgeous engagement rings in this collection are fashioned with Princess Cut diamonds. Some are diamond solitaires and others have additional diamonds within their designs.
All of the gorgeous engagement rings in this collection are fashioned with Princess Cut diamonds. Some are diamond solitaires and others have additional diamonds within their designs.
How to Wear a Brooch
Celebrity watching is an excellent way to discover creative ways to wear a brooch. Use these ideas to show off a gorgeous brooch that's been hiding in your jewelry box.
Celebrity watching is an excellent way to discover creative ways to wear a brooch. Use these ideas to show off a gorgeous brooch that's been hiding in your jewelry box.
Gold Bracelet Found in the Ruins of Pompeii
Photos of ancient jewelry from around the world. You might be surprised how modern jewelry trends mesh with jewelry worn by past civilizations.
Photos of ancient jewelry from around the world. You might be surprised how modern jewelry trends mesh with jewelry worn by past civilizations.
Facts About Sapphire
Cornflower blue sapphire is the September birthstone, but this member of the corundum family of minerals exists in nearly every color you can imagine.
Cornflower blue sapphire is the September birthstone, but this member of the corundum family of minerals exists in nearly every color you can imagine.
1928 Jewelry Photo Gallery
A photo gallery with pictures of jewelry from several collections offered by 1928 Jewelry.
A photo gallery with pictures of jewelry from several collections offered by 1928 Jewelry.
First Century Collar Necklace
Photos of ancient jewelry from around the world. You might be surprised how modern jewelry trends mesh with jewelry worn by past civilizations.
Photos of ancient jewelry from around the world. You might be surprised how modern jewelry trends mesh with jewelry worn by past civilizations.
Wheat Chain
Illustration of a wheat chain, a popular type of chain used to create jewelry.
Illustration of a wheat chain, a popular type of chain used to create jewelry.
Engagement Rings with Round Diamonds
Engagement rings set with a single round brilliant cut diamond are an all time favorite, and will always be in style, no matter what the current engagement ring trends. We'll help you explore engagement rings with round diamonds.
Engagement rings set with a single round brilliant cut diamond are an all time favorite, and will always be in style, no matter what the current engagement ring trends. We'll help you explore engagement rings with round diamonds.
Lampwork Beadmaking
Learn how four different lampwork bead artisans use a torch to create glass beads and see examples of their handcrafted lampwork beads.
Learn how four different lampwork bead artisans use a torch to create glass beads and see examples of their handcrafted lampwork beads.
Favorite Men's Bracelets
A collection of men's bracelets in titanium, sterling silver, stainless steel and gold.
A collection of men's bracelets in titanium, sterling silver, stainless steel and gold.
Royal Jewelry
Browse a wide assortment of photos of royal jewelry, vintage and new, from Marie Antoinette and Queen Elizabeth I to Princess Diana and the wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William in 2011.
Browse a wide assortment of photos of royal jewelry, vintage and new, from Marie Antoinette and Queen Elizabeth I to Princess Diana and the wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William in 2011.
Jewelry at the Oscars
Have you ever wondered if celebrities own the jewelry and accessories they wear on the red carpet? Not usually... we'll explain.
Have you ever wondered if celebrities own the jewelry and accessories they wear on the red carpet? Not usually... we'll explain.
Designer Jewelry Trends
Lyndsy Fonseca wore wore ruby, diamond and platinum cluster earrings (by Neil Lane) to the 2011 People's Choice Awards.
Lyndsy Fonseca wore wore ruby, diamond and platinum cluster earrings (by Neil Lane) to the 2011 People's Choice Awards.
November Birthstone Rings
The topaz rings in this collection are grouped by price range so that you can find a November birthstone ring that suits your budget. Topaz is often treated in order to enhance or change its color, so care for it as instructed to keep its color intact.
The topaz rings in this collection are grouped by price range so that you can find a November birthstone ring that suits your budget. Topaz is often treated in order to enhance or change its color, so care for it as instructed to keep its color intact.
Tourmaline Jewelry
Tourmaline is a gemstone that exists in many colors, and sometimes colors are mixed within one gem. We'll help you shop for tourmaline jewelry.
Tourmaline is a gemstone that exists in many colors, and sometimes colors are mixed within one gem. We'll help you shop for tourmaline jewelry.
Colorful Handbags, Vivid Bangles at the Louis Vuitton Fashion Show
Colorful bangles and handbags on the runway at the Louis Vuitton Fashion Show, Spring 2009 collection at Paris Fashion Week.
Colorful bangles and handbags on the runway at the Louis Vuitton Fashion Show, Spring 2009 collection at Paris Fashion Week.
Precious Metals
When it comes to precious metals, it seems like most of us have a color preference -- either yellow or
When it comes to precious metals, it seems like most of us have a color preference -- either yellow or
Royal Jewelry
Take a peek at vintage jewelry from the collections of royal families.
Take a peek at vintage jewelry from the collections of royal families.
Queen Mary's Diamond Riviere
Take a peek at jewelry from the collections of royal families.
Take a peek at jewelry from the collections of royal families.
About Silver
Facts about silver, including sterling silver and Spratling silver. Learn how to buy, clean and care for your silver jewelry.
Facts about silver, including sterling silver and Spratling silver. Learn how to buy, clean and care for your silver jewelry.
Zara Phillips Wedding Jewelry
Take an up-close look at the jewelry Zara Phillips wore for her wedding ceremony to rugby player Mike Tindall.
Take an up-close look at the jewelry Zara Phillips wore for her wedding ceremony to rugby player Mike Tindall.