Buying Guides

September 3, 2026 From Hong Kong to your door: what happens after you order Buying 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 → September 1, 2026 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 → August 25, 2026 How to make gold-plated jewellery last Gold-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 → August 18, 2026 How to measure your ring size at home A 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 → August 11, 2026 Necklace lengths explained: 16, 18, 20 and 24 inches Necklace 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 → August 4, 2026 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 →