Gold Jewelry

Once upon a time, mixing metals in jewelry was a fashion faux pas that would’ve landed you on a “Fashion Don’t!” list. Whether you were wearing white gold rings or yellow gold bracelets, you had to stick with the same color metal from head to toe. Well, times have changed! Today, it’s considered a sign of fashion forwardness to mix … Read More

Yellow gold has stepped in and out of vogue for decades. This precious metal was ultra-hip in the 50’s and dominated fashion jewelry in the 80’s and 90’s, when everyone was sporting yellow gold chains and giant hoop earrings. Fast forward to the summer of 2022, and you’ll find that 14K and 18K yellow gold jewelry is having something of … Read More

As soon as you drive a new car off the lot, it automatically decreases in value. Second-hand designer clothes will never cost as much as new ones. And that shiny new laptop you just bought? You’ll never break even if you sell it. Most possessions will reliably decrease in value over time – but fine jewelry is different. Like fine … Read More

Not all gold jewelry is made from the same kind of gold. The varying types, like 14k, 18k, and 24k, differ in the amount of pure gold they contain, giving each its own strength, color, and value. What Is a Karat? The karat system is used to measure the purity of gold, not to be confused with carats, which measure … Read More

Gold has been a precious metal for centuries and has been used in currency, decoration, and, of course, jewelry. While most people assume their gold jewelry is made from pure gold, it almost never is. This is because gold by itself is much too soft to be used in jewelry. So, it’s almost always mixed with other metals to create … Read More