Buying Guide
Engagement Ring Diamond Shapes: How to Choose Round, Oval, Emerald and More
Shape is the first choice in an engagement ring and the one that changes everything after it. A plain-spoken comparison of the...
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Rolex Datejust Buying Guide: Sizes, Metals and How to Read the Reference
The Datejust comes in more sizes, metals, bezels and dials than any other Rolex. The reference number tells you most of what...
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Buying a Pre-Owned Cartier Love Bracelet: Size, Screws and Condition
The size is the one thing a Love bracelet cannot change after you buy it. How to measure for one, what the...
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Tennis Bracelet Carat Weight: What Total Carat Weight Really Tells You
Total carat weight is the weight of every diamond in a tennis bracelet added together. Here is how to work out the...
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Lab Grown vs Natural Diamonds: An Honest Comparison
Lab grown and natural diamonds are chemically the same stone. Here is what actually differs, and how to decide which is right...
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Gold Chain Guide: Chain Styles, Widths and How to Choose
Cuban, rope, paperclip, herringbone, curb, snake and box, and how to pick a width. A jeweler's guide to buying a gold chain...
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How to Authenticate a Pre-Owned David Webb Piece
What to check before buying pre-owned David Webb: the signature, the hallmark, the hammered gold construction, and the condition issues that matter...