Buying guides
Buying Guides
Short, practical pieces on sizing, materials and delivery — written so you can decide before you order rather than after the parcel arrives.
From Hong Kong to your door: what happens after you orderBuying jewellery that ships internationally raises two fair questions: how long will it take, and will someone ask me for money at the door.…Read the guide →
Nickel-free and hypoallergenic: what those words really mean“Hypoallergenic” is not a regulated term in the United States. Any seller can print it on any listing without meeting a standard, which makes…Read the guide →
How to make gold-plated jewellery lastGold-plated jewellery is a thin layer of real gold over a base metal. How long that layer lasts is only partly about what you…Read the guide →
How to measure your ring size at homeA ring that is half a size too small will not go on. A ring that is half a size too big will come…Read the guide →
Necklace lengths explained: 16, 18, 20 and 24 inchesNecklace length is the single most common reason a piece looks wrong in person after looking right on screen. A model photograph tells you…Read the guide →
Sterling silver or silver-tone? How to read a jewellery listing“Silver” on a product page can mean two completely different things, and the difference is usually a factor of ten in price. This guide…Read the guide →