Hypoallergenic jewelry is specifically made for those who experience allergic reactions to certain types of metal. A lot of jewelry companies will state right on the package if the metal used in the jewelry is hypoallergenic. Most people have a reaction to nickel, so it is also important to check if the jewelry is nickel free. Other metals that are hypoallergenic are platinum, rhodium, niobium, and gold.

Sterling silver is the most common alloy mix found in jewelry. It must be at least 92.5% pure silver, but the other 7.5% can be any metal. Hence, that is why sterling silver jewelry is always stamped; which is used to indicate the percentage of silver it contains.

Silver is one of the prettiest metals out there - especially in the jewelry making industry. However, with everything in the world as it is today, how can you tell if it is real? Today we are going to go through a few little tests you can do to tell if the silver you have is real.

Sterling silver is a popular option for jewelry. However, many consumers wonder if sterling silver will actually tarnish. Sterling silver is more durable than regular silver. But does it tarnish? If so, how long? The amount of time it takes for the tarnish to form depends on the amount of exposure the sterling silver has been exposed to air.

Storing jewelry the proper way is critical to ensure that your favorite pieces last longer and shine like new! Also, storing them in a certain fashion can make it easier for you to find your jewelry instead of hastily looking through a pile of tangled necklace chains or rummaging through a dish full of rings and earrings. Here are a few jewelry storage tips that will help make your life easier and your pieces happy, healthy and shiny! 

Once you own a piece of jewelry, there are certain things you can do to keep your jewelry fresh, shiny, and looking brand new! There are also ways to pair certain types of jewelry with an outfit, and oftentimes, less is more. So, are there rules to owning jewelry? No. Are there mistakes many people make that can be avoided? Yes. Here are common jewelry mistakes that you should never make.

In this blog, we will be exploring how to specifically clean sterling silver jewelry, along with the stones, the right way! So, if you would like to skip going to the jewelers for a cleaning, here are some at home cleaning methods.