Jewelry & Accessories
Chinese Coin Necklace: Meaning, History and How to Wear It
A Chinese coin necklace carries a round coin with a square hole: prosperity, protection and continuity. What the motif means, its history, and how to wear it.
Jasmine Flower in Jewelry: Meaning and Gift Occasions
Jasmine flower jewelry means devotion, hospitality and quiet affection. How the bloom is built in silver, what to give it for, and how to keep the petals in shape.
What Is a Tassel Lariat Necklace, and How Do You Wear One?
A tassel lariat necklace is an open-ended chain with a weighted drop. How it differs from a sautoir or Y necklace, four ways to wear it, and how to pick a length.
Snowflake Necklace Meaning: Why It Became a Gift Staple
A sterling silver snowflake necklace carries more meaning than most winter motifs. What the shape symbolizes, how to judge the setting, and how to wear it.
Hypoallergenic Earrings: Which Metals Suit Sensitive Ears
Hypoallergenic is a marketing word; 925 and 999 are measurements. How to read earring metals, why the post matters more than the front, and which pairs suit sensitive ears.
How to Layer Necklaces Without the Tangle
Layering necklaces is a physics problem before it is a styling one. How to set the length ladder, choose chain types that do not tangle, and pick the pendant that does the talking.
Chalcedony, Jade and Aventurine: A Stone Guide
Chalcedony, agate, aventurine and the two stones sold as jade — how to tell them apart, judge them from a photo, and choose the one you will actually wear.
How to Wear Chinese-Style Jewelry Without a Costume Look
A practical guide to wearing Chinese-style jewelry — peace buckles, ruyi locks and jade — without looking like you stepped out of a costume shop.
How to Care for 925 Sterling Silver Jewelry
Sterling silver has a way of earning loyalty. It is bright when new, it settles into a softer character over the years, and with a litt...
How to Style Pearl Jewelry Without Looking Formal
Pearls carry a reputation they did not earn. Ask most people to picture pearl jewelry and they will describe an occasion — a wedd...
