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Temple Jewelry: The South Indian Craft That Refuses to Be Trendy Temple jewelry started in South India as objects of devotion, not fashion. Craftsmen made pendants, necklaces and crowns to dress murtis (deity images) and to ornament dancers during temple rituals. Because the pieces are tied to religious motifs and ritual use, their forms and […]

When you hand a jeweler a ring to trade in, you rarely get the full retail price back. Jewelers price trade-ins to cover costs, manage risk, and leave room to make a profit. This article explains exactly how they do it, step by step, and shows what you can ask for and how to improve

Intro: If a gemstone or diamond certificate can’t be found online, don’t panic. Many legitimate reports are verifiable in seconds with a few focused checks. The goal here is simple: confirm the document matches the stone and the issuing lab. That prevents paying for a different grade, a synthetic, or a misrepresented weight. Below are

Introduction Most watchmakers and brands give a service interval. That advice is useful, but it is not a one-size-fits-all rule. Watches age differently depending on movement type, materials, how you use them and the environment. Over-servicing — sending a watch to a shop too often — can cost you money, remove original material and lower

Signet Rings for Women: The Comeback No One Predicted in 2025 Signet rings stopped being strictly ceremonial decades ago. In 2025 they quietly returned as a versatile, wearable piece for women who want something personal, durable, and unmistakably intentional. They work as daily anchors, heirlooms, or small canvases for personalization. Below I explain what changed,

Intro: Deciding whether to keep an heirloom mounting or start fresh is both practical and emotional. You want the piece to last, suit your style, and protect the stone — while honoring family history. This guide explains the mechanical, aesthetic, and financial reasons to preserve an old mount or commission a new one. I’ll give

Resizing Nightmares: Why Some Eternity Bands Should Never Be Touched Eternity bands look effortless. Stones continue around the circle, symbolizing endless love. That same continuous design makes many of them almost impossible to resize safely. In this article I explain the technical reasons, give clear examples, and show practical alternatives when you need a better

Knife-edge rings look delicate and modern, but that slim profile hides real maintenance needs. The sharp ridge catches the eye. It also concentrates wear. In this article I explain how knife-edge rings wear, why some metals hold up better, what we measured in lab testing, and practical choices to make the design last longer. What

Solitaires are back in 2025—classic, simple, and suddenly modern. But the new twist isn’t a bigger diamond or louder metal. It’s a focus on sculptural settings and subtle optical tricks that make a single stone feel personal, larger, and more durable without losing the clean solitaire look. That change answers two current demands: people want

Short answer: You can, but you shouldn’t do it regularly. Pearls survive an occasional quick rinse, but daily showers will dull the nacre, foul the string, and speed up clasp corrosion. I tested a pearl necklace in a typical shower routine and tracked what changed over a month. Here’s exactly what happened and why. What